Bharwa Shimla Mirch Calories & Nutrition (भरवां शिमला मिर्च)

Bharwa Shimla Mirch has 109 calories per 1 capsicum (91 kcal per 100 g)

Vegetables Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
109 kcal

Bharwa Shimla Mirch Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Bharwa Shimla Mirch broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
100 g 100 g 91 kcal 1.3 g 8.3 g 5.7 g
1 capsicum standard 120 g 109 kcal 1.6 g 9.9 g 6.8 g
2 capsicums 240 g 218 kcal 3.2 g 19.8 g 13.6 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Bharwa Shimla Mirch (per 1 capsicum)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 109 kcal 91 kcal 5%
Protein 1.6 g 1.3 g 3%
Carbohydrates 9.9 g 8.3 g 3%
Fat 6.8 g 5.7 g 10%
Fiber 2.4 g 2 g 10%
Sugar 1.5 g 1.3 g 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1.6 g · 6%
Carbs 9.9 g · 37%
Fat 6.8 g · 57%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 109 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 23 min
Cycling 16 min
Running 12 min
Yoga 31 min

Is Bharwa Shimla Mirch good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Bharwa Shimla Mirch carries roughly 91 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Bharwa Shimla Mirch good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Bharwa Shimla Mirch provides about 1.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.4 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Bharwa Shimla Mirch

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal.

About Bharwa Shimla Mirch

Capsicum stuffed with spiced potato and cooked on a pan or baked.

Frequently asked questions about Bharwa Shimla Mirch

1 capsicum bharwa shimla mirch (120 g) contains approximately 109 calories, along with 1.6 g protein, 9.9 g carbohydrates and 6.8 g fat.

1 bharwa shimla mirch (120 g) mein lagbhag 109 calorie aur 1.6 g protein hota hai. Isme 9.9 g carbs aur 6.8 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 भरवां शिमला मिर्च (120 ग्राम) में लगभग 109 कैलोरी और 1.6 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 9.9 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 6.8 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Bharwa Shimla Mirch contains about 91 calories, 1.3 g protein, 8.3 g carbs and 5.7 g fat.

2 capsicums works out to roughly 218 calories and 3.2 g of protein in total.

Yes — a good choice. Bharwa Shimla Mirch carries roughly 91 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Bharwa Shimla Mirch contains about 1.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Bharwa Shimla Mirch provides roughly 8.3 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Bharwa Shimla Mirch is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 109 calories in 1 capsicum bharwa shimla mirch takes brisk walking for about 23 minutes, or cycling for about 16 minutes, or running for about 12 minutes, or yoga for about 31 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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