Keto Approved
Bell Pepper (Green)
2.20g net carbs per ½ medium pepper
2.2g net carbs. Lower carb than red/yellow peppers. Good vitamin C.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
Set your daily net carb limit to see how one serving fits.
One serving uses 11% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Picked before it ripens into red or yellow, this one stays firmer and tastes a little grassy, which works great for stuffing or slicing raw into a salad. A whole medium pepper runs about 4.4 g net carbs, so you can eat a generous amount without much budget hit. Roasted jarred versions sometimes sit in marinades with added sugar, so the loose produce bin is your cleanest bet.
Is Bell Pepper (Green) Keto? The Full Answer
Bell Pepper contains 2.20g net carbs per ½ medium pepper (3.50g total carbs minus 1.30g fiber). 2.2g net carbs. Lower carb than red/yellow peppers. Good vitamin C.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 11% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Bell Pepper a reliable keto staple.
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