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Is Red bell pepper keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, red bell pepper is keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup chopped (75 g)) has about 2.9 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day12%

The short answer

Sweeter and slightly higher in carbs; still fine in moderation.

A typical serving is ½ cup chopped (75 g). That has 23 calories, 0.8 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 2.9 g net carbs (4.5 g total carbs − 1.6 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

6servings at 20 g/day
8servings at 25 g/day
17servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Nutrition facts

Serving size½ cup chopped (75 g)
Calories23
Total fat0.2 g
Total carbohydrate4.5 g
Dietary fiber1.6 g
Net carbs2.9 g
Protein0.8 g

Per 100 g: 31 kcal · 3.9 g net carbs · 1 g protein · 0.3 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is red bell pepper keto?

Yes, red bell pepper is keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup chopped (75 g)) has about 2.9 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in red bell pepper?

A serving of red bell pepper (½ cup chopped (75 g)) has about 4.5 g of total carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 2.9 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 3.9 g of net carbs.

Can I eat red bell pepper on a keto diet?

Yes. Sweeter and slightly higher in carbs; still fine in moderation. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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