Vegetable

How much fiber is in bell pepper?

Bell Pepper has 2.5 g of fiber per 1 medium (119 g). That is 9% of the 28 g daily value and a moderate amount for a vegetable. Per 100 g it works out to 2.1 g, which ranks 22 of 60 vegetables in the FiberUp database. About 32% of that fiber is soluble and 68% insoluble. It would take 10 servings to reach the 25 g adequate intake for women and 16 for the 38 g for men. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

By Anthony Calise, maker of FiberUp. Data checked October 2026.

2.5g

per 1 medium

2.1g

per 100 g

daily value

#22of 60

vegetables

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.8g 32% Insoluble 1.7g 68%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About bell pepper and fiber

A medium bell pepper has 2.5 grams of fiber, and the number is the same across red, yellow, and green. It is low FODMAP and raw-friendly, which makes it one of the easier fiber additions to lunch.

Counts toward plant diversityLow FODMAP at this serving

How bell pepper compares to other vegetables

Per typical serving. The highest vegetable in the database is artichoke at 6.9 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Parsnip	1/2 cup sliced	2.8 g	3.6 g	10%
Fennel	1 cup sliced	2.7 g	3.1 g	10%
Green Beans	1 cup	2.7 g	2.5 g	10%
Eggplant	1 cup cubed	2.5 g	2.5 g	9%
Bell Pepper	1 medium	2.5 g	2.1 g	9%
Broccoli	1 cup chopped	2.4 g	2.6 g	9%
Corn	1 medium ear	2.4 g	2.7 g	9%

All 60 vegetables ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

10×

servings of bell pepper to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

16×

servings of bell pepper to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for bell pepper

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Peppers, bell, red, raw	1.2 g	–	–
Peppers, bell, green, raw	0.9 g	–	–
Peppers, bell, orange, raw	1 g	–	–
Peppers, bell, yellow, raw	1.1 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in bell pepper?

1 medium of bell pepper, about 119 grams, contains 2.5 grams of dietary fiber. That is 2.1 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 9% of the 28 gram daily value.

Is bell pepper high in fiber?

Not especially. Bell Pepper has 2.5 g per serving, which ranks 22 of 60 vegetables in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.

Is the fiber in bell pepper soluble or insoluble?

About 32% of the fiber in bell pepper is soluble (0.8 g) and 68% is insoluble (1.7 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of bell pepper would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 10 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 16 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.