Yellow bell peppers
Low GI
GL 1.5 per piece (186 g) · GL 0.8 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein density
Yellow bell peppers has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Bell peppers (15). One piece (186 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.5.
Updated Jul 16, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169383 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Bell peppers
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Bell peppers - Cooked red bell peppersGI 15 · GL 0.6 per 100 g redcooked
- GI 15 · GL 0.6 per 100 g greenfried
Fried green bell peppers - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g fried
Fried bell peppers - Boiled bell peppersGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g green
Green bell peppers - Grilled bell peppersGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g grilled
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) | 186 g | 1.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 27 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.2 g |
| Natural | 4.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Soluble | 0.3 g |
| Insoluble | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Excellent hydration from high water content
- Low caloric density
- Low protein density
- Lower fiber content compared to other vegetables
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Yellow bell peppers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yellow bell peppers?
Yellow bell peppers has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (186 g) has a glycemic load of 1.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.8.
Is Yellow bell peppers good for people with insulin resistance?
Yellow bell peppers has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Bell peppers has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Bell peppers in this database, Cooked red bell peppers has the lowest glycemic load (0.6 per 100 g).
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