Fresh Green Pepper

Description

Green peppers are from the family Capsicum annuum. Green peppers are unripe  Red, yellow, or orange Bell peppers. Green peppers are crunchy vegetables rich in provitamin A which our bodies can easily transform into vitamin A. They are a good source of other vitamins and minerals. They have little or no heat and such very tolerable. They are fruits classified as berries though most times referred to as vegetables. They have a slightly bitter taste compared to the ripe Bell peppers which is sweet. They are rich in vitamin C and B6.

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) source
Energy   27 kcal (110 kJ)
Carbohydrates    4.64 g
Sugars 2.4 g
Dietary fiber 1.8 g
Fat  0.13 g
Protein   0.9 g
Vitamins Quantity%DV†
Vitamin A equiv.  20%  157 μg
beta-Carotene   15%  1624 μg
Thiamine (B1)  5%  0.055 mg
Riboflavin (B2)  12%  0.142 mg
Niacin (B3)  7%  1 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)  6%  0.317 mg
Vitamin B6  23%  0.3 mg
Folate (B9)  12%  47 μg
Vitamin C  171%  142 mg
Vitamin E  11%  1.58 mg
Vitamin K  7%  7.4 μg
Minerals Quantity%DV†
Calcium 1%  6 mg
Iron 3%  0.35 mg
Magnesium 3%  11 mg
Manganese 6%  0.122 mg
Phosphorus 4%  27 mg
Potassium 7%  213 mg
Sodium  0%  3 mg
Zinc   2%  0.2 mg
Other constituents Quantity
Water   92 g

Benefits of Green Peppers

1. Eye Health

     2. Gut Health

     3. Healthy weight