Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl⏱ 30 min total

Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl

Per 1 serving · 268 g · 15 ingredients

Calories
505
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    24g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    44g
    35% of calories
  • Fat
    25g
    45% of calories
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At a glance

One serving of Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl (268 g) has 505 calories, with 24 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (45% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), Vitamin C (64% DV) and thiamine (29% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 45% and 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
189cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.8g
Net carbs
41g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.7g
3.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein48%
  • Vitamin C64%
  • Thiamine29%
  • Niacin47%
  • Vitamin B652%
  • Folate (B9)35%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber10%
  • Vitamin A10%
  • Vitamin E11%
  • Riboflavin (B2)14%
  • Choline13%
  • Potassium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat45%
  • Cholesterol27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to package instructions.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add onions, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and continue to sauté for 4-6 minutes until they begin to soften.

  3. 3

    Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add ground beef and spices, cooking until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  4. 4

    Add crushed tomatoes to the beef, simmer for 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return the sautéed vegetables to the pan, mix well, and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve the mixture over cooked rice.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (268 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A89 μg
10%
Vitamin C57 mg
64%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K11 μg
9%
Thiamine0.3 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
14%
Niacin7 mg
47%
Vitamin B61 mg
52%
Folate (B9)140 μg
35%
Vitamin B122 μg
102%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
25%
Choline74 mg
13%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium55 mg
6%
Iron5 mg
63%
Potassium614 mg
13%
Magnesium47 mg
11%
Phosphorus266 mg
38%
Zinc5 mg
50%
Copper0.2 mg
24%
Manganese1 mg
31%
Selenium24 μg
44%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene70 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene887 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride27 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.3 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene1,158 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats12 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol5 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 505 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 96min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 61min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 42min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 71min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl?

One serving of Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl (1 serving) has 505 calories, which works out to 189 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl high in protein?

It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (48% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl?

393 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Unstuffed Bell Pepper Bowl?

3.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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