Vitamin C in red bell pepper
Red bell pepper has 169 mg of vitamin C per 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2 dia.) (119 g), which is 187% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 142 mg.
Vitamin C by portion size
| Portion | Weight | Vitamin C (mg) | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped | 149 g | 211 | |
| 1 cup, sliced | 92 g | 130 | |
| 1 tablespoon | 9 g | 13.2 | |
| 1 large (2-1/4 per pound, approx 3-3/4" long, 3" dia.) | 164 g | 232 | |
| 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2 dia.) | 119 g | 169 | |
| 1 small | 74 g | 105 | |
| 1 ring (3" dia., 1/4" thick) | 10 g | 14.2 | |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 |
Other forms of red bell pepper
| Form | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Green bell pepper | 99.5 mg | 118 mg (1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia)) |
| Yellow bell pepper | 139 mg | 258 mg (1 pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia)) |
About vitamin C
Vitamin C is an antioxidant needed to make collagen and to absorb plant iron. The Daily Value is 90 mg. Peppers, citrus, berries, kiwifruit and cruciferous vegetables are the richest sources; cooking in water reduces it.
Foods with more vitamin C than red bell pepper
- Peppers, sweet (yellow, raw): 258 mg per 1 pepper, large (3-3/4" long, 3" dia) (287% DV)
- Brussels sprouts, raw: 126 mg per 1 cup (140% DV)
- Guavas, common (raw): 126 mg per 1 fruit, without refuse (140% DV)
- Mangos, raw: 122 mg per 1 fruit without refuse (136% DV)
- Broccoli, cooked (boiled, drained, without salt): 117 mg per 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) (130% DV)
All foods high in vitamin C · Full red bell pepper nutrition facts
Frequently asked questions
How much vitamin C is in red bell pepper?
Red bell pepper has 169 mg of vitamin C per 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2 dia.) (119 g), which is 187% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 142 mg.
Is red bell pepper high in vitamin C?
Yes. At 187% of the Daily Value per serving, red bell pepper counts as an excellent source under FDA labeling rules (10% is 'good', 20% is 'high').
How much vitamin C do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg. One 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2 dia.) of red bell pepper covers 187% of it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central #170108.
Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.