Bell Pepper Nutrition Facts

Bell pepper is one of the most famous vegetables. It is loved by many and is recommended to some people because of its high vitamin content. Bell pepper belongs to the nightshade family and its botanical name is Capsicum Annum. It is commonly known as capsicum and sweet pepper. They are found in abundance in the summer season. Although this vegetable is found in all parts of the world, they originate in South America. They have a very typical shape and are found in different colors like green, yellow, red, purple, brown and black. The most commonly found are the yellow, green and red bell pepper. Bell pepper nutrition facts shows that the nutritional value of all the varieties differ from each other. So, let's find out some more bell pepper nutrition info with its health benefits.

Facts About Bell Pepper Nutrition

As we all know, there are different varieties of bell peppers available in the market, and people usually get confused which one to select of them. Like the color, the nutritional value of the bell pepper also varies depending upon the variety of the bell pepper. The color change may also be a result of the age, as the green bell pepper changes to red color on ripening. Following is some of the bell pepper nutritional information, which will help you to understand bell pepper and its benefits more closely.

• Bell peppers are a great source of vitamins. They are rich in vitamin C, A, E, B6 and K. Among all the bell peppers, red bell pepper contains the highest amount of vitamin C, followed by yellow and green.
• They have the least amount of saturated fats and cholesterol content. This makes it completely healthy and a safe diet for the people suffering from cardiovascular problems.
• Although the red bell pepper is the ripe form of green bell pepper, one of the most important nutrition facts is that red bell pepper has 10 times more beta carotene than green pepper nutrition.
• They are also rich in many minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, molybdenum, potassium, etc.

Bell Pepper Nutrition Data

Nutrition Content	Yellow Bell Pepper	Red Bell Pepper	Green Bell Pepper
Calories	40g	39g	30g
Fat	0g	0g	0g
Carbohydrates	10g	9g	7g
Protein	2.0g	1.48g	1.30g
Vitamin A	4%	93%	11%
Vitamin C	460%	472%	200%

How to Select and Store Bell Pepper

After going through bell pepper nutrition facts, it is time to have a look on how to select and store bell pepper so as to receive the most nutrition. It is not true that you should go for only the red one because they are highest in nutritional value. Others too have a good amount of nutritional values. Select the ones which are shiny and are solid. Shrunken and light weighted bell peppers should not be used as they are not fresh. Check for dark spots, blemishes and water soaked areas. Although bell peppers have a definite shape, any change in the shape will not harm the nutritional values of the bell pepper. If you want to store bell pepper for a long time then avoid washing it. Buy it from the market and directly keep it inside the refrigerator. They can also be frozen and kept for a long time, but remember not to cut them as more exposure to air may reduce the nutritional content and flavor.

Health Benefits of Bell Pepper

They are many health benefits of bell pepper. Following are some of the health benefits of bell pepper.

• Bell pepper is very high in vitamins which are well-known for their antioxidant properties. This helps in reducing cardiovascular problems.
• Bell peppers are high in carotene. Researches have shown that the people who have low amount of carotene are at a greater risk of cancer than others. Hence introducing bell pepper in your diet will reduce many such conditions.
• Red bell pepper is very high in vitamin A which is considered good for the eyesight.
• Although nightshade vegetables are considered dangerous for the people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, researches have shown that bell pepper can give relief to the people who are suffering from arthritis.

I hope this article was helpful and informative. So, include bell peppers in your diet and try out different types of bell pepper recipes. The people who are allergic to this nightshade vegetable should consult the doctor before including it in regular meal.