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Capsicum

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: BELL PEPPER

Capsicum is a commonly used vegetable in Indian cooking. At just 24 kcal per 100g with 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100g, it fits easily into calorie-conscious meals. It is a notable source of Vitamin C (approximately 223% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Total Carotenoids (approximately 20% of a typical adult's daily needs). Below is the complete nutritional profile of Capsicum per 100g serving.

Nutrition Summary

24kcalCalories

1.3gProtein

4.3gCarbs

0.3gFat

1.3gFiber

Protein 22% Carbs 72% Fat 11%

Micronutrients

High in:Vitamin CCarotenoidsVitamin A

Calcium10.0 mg(1%)

Iron0.5 mg(4%)

Zinc0.1 mg(2%)

Potassium154 mg(5%)

Sodium17.0 mg(3%)

Magnesium12.0 mg(3%)

Phosphorus24.0 mg(3%)

Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg(7%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.0 mg(3%)

Niacin (B3)0.5 mg(3%)

Vitamin C184 mg(223%)

Carotenoids1200 µg(20%)

β-Carotene400 µg(13%)

Vitamin A133 µg(17%)

Folate (B9)20.0 µg(5%)

Vitamin B60.1 mg(8%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E0.3 mg(2%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA0.1 g

PUFA0.1 g

Omega-30 g

Omega-60.1 g

Limit These2

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 medium120g

29 kcal1.6g protein

1 cup chopped150g

36 kcal1.9g protein

100 g100g

24 kcal1.3g protein

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Capsicum?

Capsicum contains 24 kcal per 100g. A typical serving (1 medium) contains approximately 29 kcal.

How much protein is in Capsicum?

Capsicum provides 1.3g of protein per 100g, which is approximately 3% of an average adult's daily protein needs based on Indian RDA guidelines.

Is Capsicum good for weight loss?

Capsicum is a low-calorie food at just 24 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for weight-loss diets when prepared without excessive oil or sugar.

Is Capsicum vegan?

Yes, Capsicum is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.

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About this data

These nutrition facts come from mealPlan.fit, practice-management software for dietitians and nutritionists in India. Values are based on the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and compared against ICMR 2020 RDAs. Dietitians use mealPlan.fit to analyse Indian meals on this same ingredient data, draft weekly meal plans with AI, and share plans with clients on WhatsApp.

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