Yellow bell pepper
Low GI
GL 1.9 per piece (186 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein density
Yellow bell pepper has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Bell peppers (15). One piece (186 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.9.
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 - Bell pepper boiledGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g dicedsalad
Chopped bell peppers, onions, and cilantro blend - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g green
Chopped Green Bell Pepper - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g fried
Fried bell pepper - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g cooked
Half-cooked Bell Pepper - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g roastedred
Oven-roasted red bell peppers - +8 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) | 186 g | 1.9 |
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
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yellow bell pepper?
Yellow bell pepper has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (186 g) has a glycemic load of 1.9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Yellow bell pepper good for people with insulin resistance?
Yellow bell pepper 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?
Yellow bell pepper has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Bell peppers in this database (1 per 100 g).
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