KETO VERDICTYES
Green bell peppers are keto-friendly. With ~2.9g net carbs per 100g, they’re one of the lowest-carb peppers—great for crunch, color, and micronutrients without denting your carb budget.
Is Bell Pepper (Green) Keto?
Nightshade
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
2.9gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 4.6g
- Fiber
- 1.7g
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Calories
- 20
Green bell peppers are keto-friendly. With ~2.9g net carbs per 100g, they’re one of the lowest-carb peppers—great for crunch, color, and micronutrients without denting your carb budget.
- Net carbs (100 g)2.9g
- Protein (100 g)0.9g
- Fat (100 g)0.2g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
2.9g
Total Carbs
4.6g
Fiber
1.7g
Protein
0.9g
Fat
0.2g
Calories
20
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Very low net carbs (~2.9g/100g) fit easily into daily macros
- Lower natural sugars than red/yellow/orange peppers
- High water content (~93%) adds volume and crunch for minimal carbs
- Versatile across raw, roasted, stuffed, sautéed, or grilled dishes
- Adds texture and color without pushing carbs up
- Low calorie density (~20 kcal/100g) supports weight goals
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
STUFFED PEPPERS
Fill with seasoned ground beef, Cauliflower Rice, and cheese; bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes.
RAW WITH DIP
Slice into strips and dip in Ranch Dressing, Guacamole, or herbed Cream Cheese.
FAJITA BASE
Sauté with onions in avocado oil; season with cumin, chili powder, and lime for steak or chicken fajitas.
ROASTED
Toss chunks with Olive Oil and spices; roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes until edges char.
STIR-FRY ADDITION
Add sliced peppers to low-carb stir-fries with meat and other veggies; cooks quickly but stays crisp.
OMELET FILLING
Briefly sauté, then fold into omelets or scrambles with Eggs (Whole) and cheese.