Quote Originally Posted by Curlyd View Post
OMG I thought it would be a healthy vegetable since it isn't a root vegetable! I had a yellow pepper in my fridge that needed to be eaten Not wanting anything involving bread I decided I would clean it and eat it. I love peppers. Who knew that a yellow pepper has 12 grams of carbs! At least I get to deduct 1.7 grams as dietary fiber.

At least I can drink my black coffee without worry.


Nutrition Facts
Peppers, yellow
Amount Per 1 pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) (186 g)
Calories 50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4 g 0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 4 mg 0%
Potassium 394 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 6%
Protein 1.9 g 3%
Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 568%
Calcium 2% Iron 4%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 15%
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 5%
I was surprised by how many carbs peppers have too but I use a little for flavor when I cook.