Yellow chili pepper
Low GI
GL 0.5 per piece (45 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load and index
- Moderate natural sugar content
Yellow chili pepper has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Chili peppers (15). One piece (45 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.5.
Updated Mar 11, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium | 45 g | 0.5 |
| 1 cup | 150 g | 1.5 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.05 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load and index
- Low in calories and fat
- No added sugars
- Moderate natural sugar content
- Low protein
- Minimal soluble fiber
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yellow chili pepper?
Yellow chili pepper has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (45 g) has a glycemic load of 0.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Yellow chili pepper good for people with insulin resistance?
Yellow chili 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 Chili peppers has the lowest glycemic load?
Yellow chili pepper has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Chili peppers in this database (1 per 100 g).
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