Poblano pepper

vegetables

Poblano pepper

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.9

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid

How the diets react

Approves10
Disapproves1
Is Poblano pepper Healthy?

Yes — Poblano pepper is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

KetoApproved

Poblano peppers contain approximately 3.6g net carbs per 100g. A typical poblano (100-150g) yields 3.5-5.5g net carbs, manageable within daily limits. They are a keto-friendly vegetable with mild flavor and versatile preparation.

VeganApproved

Whole plant food, unprocessed, no animal products or derivatives. Excellent whole-food vegan staple.

PaleoApproved

Fresh pepper, unprocessed, nutrient-dense, minimal anti-nutrients. Available to pre-Columbian hunter-gatherers. Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

MediterraneanApproved

Fresh chili pepper rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Whole, unprocessed food. Aligns with Mediterranean emphasis on plant-based foods and can be prepared with olive oil.

CarnivoreAvoid

Poblano peppers are plant-derived vegetables and excluded on carnivore diet. No animal-derived content. Incompatible with carnivore framework.

Whole30Approved

Whole, unprocessed pepper with no excluded ingredients. Fully compliant.

Low-FODMAPApproved

Poblano peppers are low-FODMAP based on Monash testing of bell peppers and chili peppers. Minimal fructans and polyols at standard serving sizes.

DASHApproved

Very low sodium, mild pepper with good vitamin C and potassium. Minimal processing. Excellent DASH-compliant vegetable for diverse meal preparation.

ZoneApproved

Low net carbs (~3.6g per 100g). Mild heat, larger size makes it versatile for Zone meals. Capsaicin provides anti-inflammatory benefits. Excellent for stuffing with protein/fat. Fits easily into vegetable servings without carb concerns.

Good source of capsaicin, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Anti-inflammatory polyphenols present. Mild heat level makes it accessible. Supports healthy inflammation response. Minimal inflammatory markers.

GLP-1 FriendlyApproved

Low-calorie (30 calories per 100g), high-water-content vegetable (92% water) with minimal carbs (7g per 100g) and good fiber (3.1g per 100g). Mild spice level (1,000-2,000 Scoville units) is generally well-tolerated by GLP-1 patients. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Versatile and easy to digest.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus4.9Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Poblano pepper

Keto 8/10
  • 3.6g net carbs per 100g
  • Typical portion is one whole pepper
  • Mild flavor profile
  • Minimal ketosis impact
Vegan 9/10
  • Whole plant food
  • Unprocessed
  • No animal products
  • Nutrient-dense
Paleo 9/10
  • Fresh pepper
  • Unprocessed
  • Nutrient-dense
  • Minimal anti-nutrients
Mediterranean 8/10
  • whole plant food
  • nutrient-dense
  • versatile preparation
  • minimal processing
Whole30 9/10
  • Whole vegetable
  • No excluded ingredients
  • Common Whole30 ingredient
Low-FODMAP 8/10
  • Low fructan content
  • Low polyol content
  • Consistent with tested pepper varieties
DASH 9/10
  • very low sodium
  • good potassium content
  • high vitamin C
  • low calorie
  • minimal processing
Zone 8/10
  • Low net carbs
  • Capsaicin benefits
  • Versatile preparation
  • Supports satiety
  • Contains capsaicin
  • Rich in vitamin C
  • Anti-inflammatory polyphenols
  • Mild heat profile
  • Low inflammatory markers
  • Low calorie density
  • High water content
  • Low carbohydrate load
  • Good fiber content
  • Mild spice level well-tolerated
  • Rich micronutrient profile
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