Green Pepper Nutrition

A highly nutritious food, bell pepper is a plump fruit cum vegetable with a glossy exterior, making it appropriate as an addition to almost any dish one can think of. Though it is available in many varieties like yellow, red and orange pepper, the green pepper is the most common type of bell pepper. As such, bell pepper is commonly referred to as green pepper in layman's term. Green pepper is highly versatile, be it in salads, soups, stir-frys, main course delicacies, or even garnishing. Eat it raw or cook briefly, you’ll love to add this vegetable to your preparations for that sweet yet spicy aroma. Whether lustrous green, tangy yellow, vivid orange, or fiery red, this delicious vegetable is incredibly nutritious stuffed with loads of nutrients. It is due to this wonderful combination of pungent flavor, crunchy texture, and vibrant colors that a bell pepper is termed as the Christmas ornament of the vegetable world. Originally from Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, green peppers are now cultivated across most European, African, and Asian countries. However, Mexico is one of the world’s major producers of green peppers. Discover all about health and nutrition benefits of green peppers herein.

Nutritional Value Of Green Pepper

Amount of Green Pepper: 1 cup

Total Weight of Green Pepper: 149 g

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Protein	1.3 g
Water	140 g
Ash	0.6 g
Phytosterols	13.4 mg
Calories
Total Calories	29.8 (125 KJ)
Calories From Carbohydrate	24.6 (103 KJ)
Calories From Fat	2.1 (8.8 KJ)
Calories From Protein	3.1 (13 KJ)
Carbohydrates
Total Carbohydrate	6.9 g
Dietary Fiber	2.5 g
Sugars	3.6 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Total Fat	0.3 g
Saturated Fat	0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fats	0.1 g
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids	11.9 mg
Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids	80.5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	551 IU
Vitamin C	120 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)	0.6 mg
Vitamin K	11 mcg
Thiamin	0.1 mg
Niacin	0.7 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	14.9 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	0.1 mg
Choline	8.2 mg
Betaine	0.1 mg
Minerals
Calcium	14.9 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Magnesium	14.9 mg
Phosphorus	29.8 mg
Potassium	261 mg
Sodium	4.5 mg
Zinc	0.2 mg
Copper	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Fluoride	3 mcg

Health Benefits Of Green Pepper

Green peppers are regarded as powerful antioxidants due to the presence of vitamins A, B6, B9, and C, as they help in neutralizing free radicals in the body that are likely to cause serious damage to the cells during their movements.
Include green peppers in your diet if you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. They help in providing relief from pain and inflammation.
Green peppers are a boon for asthma patients since the phytonutrients present help in relaxing the airways and reducing wheezing.
Did you know that green peppers contain twice the amount of vitamin C than oranges? An excellent source of this vitamin, green peppers are highly useful for reducing the formation of blood clots, which in turn lower the risks of stroke and heart attack.
The amount of homocysteine, a toxic by-product of biochemical processes in the body, can be decreased by consuming vitamins B6 and B9. As such, green pepper is a rich source of these essential nutrients.
To keep your colon healthy, consuming fiber through a healthy diet is highly significant. Luckily, green peppers are loaded with fiber that reduces the degree of exposure of colon cells to bacteria and toxins.
Researches indicate that vitamins A, C, and B9 reduce the risk of colon cancer. Thus, eat lots of green peppers to prevent yourself from this deadly disease.
They are a good source of vitamin B6 that assists in several bodily functions, right from metabolism to the healthy functioning of the immune and nervous system.
Green peppers aid in strengthening teeth and bones, carrying oxygen throughout the body and proper nerve functioning. Apart from these, green peppers also help in maintaining the pH level in the body.

These are some health and nutrition benefits of consuming green peppers. Dig into them and enjoy a bite of these beautifully shaped and glossy appearing green peppers anytime you wish to.

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