Bell Pepper
Low glycemic load and packed with vitamin C; peppers add sweetness to a meal without a meaningful insulin spike.
FatTonic Facts
Bell Pepper · per serving 1 cup chopped (149g)
Excellent · strongly supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 1 | −2.2 |
| Sugar (g) | 6 | −4.8 |
| Processing | whole | 0.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | +4.8 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | +0.7 |
| Glycemic index | not tested | |
| Carbs (g) | 9 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 170108 (Peppers, sweet, red, raw), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: not tested — too little carbohydrate to test (University of Sydney GI FAQ); the score assumes 15.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 149 g): carbs 6, sugar 4.2, fiber 2.1, protein 1, fat 0.3 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: sugar 6 g set it, −4.8 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170108.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Bell Pepper scores 99, rated Excellent. It scores higher than 72% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does bell pepper spike insulin?
Glycemic load 1 for 1 cup chopped (149g); FatTonic Score 99/100 — it strongly supports fat-burning.
Is bell pepper good for fat loss?
Excellent (99/100): bell pepper strongly supports fat-burning.