{"product_id":"bell-pepper","title":"Bell Pepper","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-1u22pos\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) are fruits that belong to the nightshade family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are related to chili peppers, tomatoes, and breadfruit, all of which are native to Central and South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso called sweet peppers or capsicums, bell peppers can be eaten either raw or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike their close relatives, chili peppers, bell peppers are sometimes dried and powdered. In that case, they are referred to as paprika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers come in various colors, such as red, yellow, orange, and green — which are unripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen, unripe peppers have a slightly bitter flavor and are not as sweet as fully ripe ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article tells you everything you need to know about peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca name=\"nutrition\" class=\"chartbeat-section\"\u003eNutrition facts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, raw bell peppers are mainly composed of water (92%). The rest is carbs and small amounts of protein and fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main nutrients in 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of raw, red bell peppers are (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/ndb.nal.usda.gov\/ndb\/search\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e92%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1 gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbs:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSugar:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e4.2 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2.1 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFat:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e0.3 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers are primarily composed of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/how-many-carbs-per-day-to-lose-weight\"\u003ecarbs\u003c\/a\u003e, which account for most of their calorie content — with 3.5 ounces (100 grams) holding 6 grams of carbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbs are mostly sugars — such as glucose and fructose — which are responsible for the sweet taste of ripe bell peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers also contain small amounts of fiber — 2% by fresh weight. Calorie for calorie, they are a very good\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/22-high-fiber-foods\"\u003efiber source\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/ndb.nal.usda.gov\/ndb\/search\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers are mainly made up of water and carbs. Most of the carbs are sugars, such as glucose and fructose. Bell peppers are also a decent source of fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"css-0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca name=\"vitamins-and-minerals\" class=\"chartbeat-section\"\u003eVitamins and minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers are loaded with various vitamins and minerals (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/ndb.nal.usda.gov\/ndb\/search\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hl-long-line\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOne medium-sized red bell pepper provides 169% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for vitamin C, making it one of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/vitamin-c-foods\"\u003erichest dietary sources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof this essential nutrient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin B6.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePyridoxine is the most common type of vitamin B6, which is a family of nutrients important for the formation of red blood cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K1.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA form of vitamin K, also known as phylloquinone, K1 is important for blood clotting and bone health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis essential mineral may improve heart health (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24345983\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlso known as vitamin B9, folate has a variety of functions in your body. Adequate folate intake is very important during pregnancy (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22992251\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin E.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA powerful antioxidant,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods-high-in-vitamin-e\"\u003evitamin E\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis essential for healthy nerves and muscles. The best dietary sources of this fat-soluble vitamin are oils, nuts, seeds, and vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRed bell peppers are high in pro-vitamin A (beta carotene), which your body converts into vitamin A (\u003ca class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15186108\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\u003cspan class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sro\"\u003eTrusted Source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the RDI. 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