Pimientos del piquillo

by Mercadona in Piquillo pepper Barcode 8480000159694
Poor nutritional quality
Processed food
Green-Score
a
Environmental impact estimate

Pimientos del piquillo by Mercadona provides 52 kcal per 100 g, with 7.2 g of sugars and 1.8 g of protein. That is 35% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Piquillo pepper category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.6 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
7.2 g · Moderate
Salt
9.7 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 100 g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 52 kcal 52 kcal 40 +31%
Total fat 0.6 g 0.6 g 1% 0.4 +58%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 0.2 g 1% 0.1 +129%
Carbohydrates 9.1 g 9.1 g 3% 7.4 +23%
Total sugars 7.2 g 7.2 g 5.3 +35%
Added sugars 3.4 g 3.4 g 7% 2.9 +20%
Dietary fiber 2.9 g 2.9 g 10% 1.6 +82%
Protein 1.8 g 1.8 g 4% 1.6 +14%
Salt 9.7 g 9.7 g 1 +869%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 44 Piquillo pepper products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other piquillo pepper

Calories higher 12%
Sugars higher 9%
Salt higher 2%
Saturated fat higher 10%
Protein top 19%
Fiber top 21%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

pimientos del piquillo, azúcar y sal. Acidulante: ácido cítrico

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
100 g
Sold in
Spain
Barcode
8480000159694

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Recipe & label changes

  1. September 28, 2026
    • Fiber: 2.85 → 2.92

Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pimientos del piquillo?

Pimientos del piquillo contains 52 kcal per 100 g and about 52 kcal per serving (100 g).

How much sugar is in Pimientos del piquillo?

Pimientos del piquillo has 7.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Pimientos del piquillo healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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