Capsicum Calories & Nutrition (शिमला मिर्च)

Capsicum has 16 calories per 100g (16 kcal per 100 g)

Vegetables Health Rating: 9/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
16 kcal

Capsicum Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 8 kcal 0.6 g 0.9 g 0.2 g
100 g standard 100 g 16 kcal 1.1 g 1.8 g 0.3 g
200 g 200 g 32 kcal 2.2 g 3.6 g 0.6 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 — Capsicum (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 16 kcal 16 kcal 1%
Protein 1.1 g 1.1 g 2%
Carbohydrates 1.8 g 1.8 g 1%
Fat 0.3 g 0.3 g 0%
Fiber 2.1 g 2.1 g 8%
Sugar 0.9 g 0.9 g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1.1 g · 31%
Carbs 1.8 g · 50%
Fat 0.3 g · 19%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 16 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 3 min
Cycling 2 min
Running 2 min
Yoga 5 min

Is Capsicum good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Capsicum carries roughly 16 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 Capsicum good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Capsicum provides about 1.1 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 6.9 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable 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 Capsicum

Steam, stir-fry or add it to dal and sabzi with just 1–2 tsp of oil. Aim to fill half your plate with vegetables like this.

About Capsicum

Green bell pepper used in sabzis, Indo-Chinese dishes and pizzas.

Frequently asked questions about Capsicum

100 g of capsicum contains approximately 16 calories, along with 1.1 g protein, 1.8 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat.

100 gram shimla mirch (100 g) mein lagbhag 16 calorie aur 1.1 g protein hota hai. Isme 1.8 g carbs aur 0.3 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम शिमला मिर्च (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 16 कैलोरी और 1.1 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 1.8 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 0.3 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Capsicum contains about 16 calories, 1.1 g protein, 1.8 g carbs and 0.3 g fat.

Yes — a good choice. Capsicum carries roughly 16 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.

Capsicum contains about 1.1 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.

Capsicum provides roughly 1.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 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.

Capsicum is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 16 calories in 100 g of capsicum takes brisk walking for about 3 minutes, or cycling for about 2 minutes, or running for about 2 minutes, or yoga for about 5 minutes.

Compare Capsicum with other foods

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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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