Are Bell peppers keto?
Keto in moderation 4.6 g net carbs per one medium red pepper (119 g) — 23% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: In moderation. One medium red pepper (119 g) of bell peppers: 4.6 g net carbs — 23% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0.4 g fat and 1.2 g protein.
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Red peppers are sweeter and slightly higher in carbs than green ones, but both are moderate. They are one of the best vitamin C sources on keto.
How bell peppers fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day, one serving uses 23% of your budget, leaving 15.4 g for everything else. Measure portions rather than eyeballing them.
Worked example. 119 g of bell peppers = 7.1 g total carbs − 2.5 g fibre = 4.6 g net carbs, 0.4 g fat, 1.2 g protein and 37 kcal.
Portion is everything here. Weigh it the first few times, and use the keto macro calculator to see how much room your own carb budget leaves.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per one medium red pepper (119 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 37 kcal |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 1 g | 1.2 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 6 g | 7.1 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Net carbs | 3.9 g | 4.6 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat bell peppers on keto
- Green peppers have about a quarter fewer carbs than red.
Keto recipes with bell peppers
- Keto Egg Muffins with Spinach and Cheddar
- Egg Roll in a Bowl (Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry)
- Keto Beef Chili (No Beans)
- Keto Shakshuka
- Keto Chicken Quesadilla
- Keto Jambalaya with Cauliflower Rice
Compared with other vegetables
Bell peppers ranks #15 of 26 vegetables in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Most non-starchy vegetables fit easily; roots and tubers are where carbs climb.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kale | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Lettuce (romaine) | 1.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Spinach | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Celery | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Pickles (dill) | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Asparagus | 1.8 g | 1.7 g |
See all vegetables ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in bell peppers?
Bell peppers has about 3.9 g of net carbs per 100 g (6 g total carbohydrate minus 2.1 g fibre), and about 4.6 g per one medium red pepper (119 g).
Can you eat bell peppers on keto?
In measured portions. One one medium red pepper uses about 23% of a 20 g day, so plan the rest of the day around it.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.