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Can cats eat bell pepper?

A little

A little cooked bell pepper is fine — unlike hot chili.

How much

Up to per day 10g about 2 pieces · 1 small piece ≈ 5 g

4 kg adult cat, treats ≤10% of ~200 kcal/day

PreparationSeeded, cooked, chopped.

Why

Bell peppers have almost no capsaicin. Cook them soft and cut small. Cats make their own vitamin C, so no need to add it.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 1,038 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes OK to give At this portion it is only 0.6 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 99% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 0 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones OK to give No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories26 kcal
Protein0.91 g
Fat0.13 g
Carbohydrate6.42 g
Phosphorus27 mg 1,038 mg/1000kcal
Sodium0 mg
Potassium234 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 파프리카(착색단고추)_빨간색_생것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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