Vegetables
Red bell pepper
More vitamin C per 100 g than an orange, and vitamin C is involved in collagen synthesis.
Nutrition facts
Serving: 1 pepper (120 g)
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 37 kcal | |
| Protein | 1.2 g | |
| Carbs | 7.2 g | |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 9 % |
| Sugars | 5 g | 5 % |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 153 mg | 170 % |
| Vitamin A | 188 µg | 21 % |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 21 % |
Values per serving, calculated from the USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).
What the label does not say
- Red bell pepper is a green bell pepper left to ripen on the plant: as it ripens, its vitamin C and beta-carotene rise sharply, so the still-immature green pepper contains much less.
- Gram for gram, red bell pepper brings more vitamin C than an orange: one portion covers 170% of the daily value.
Preparation
Raw or briefly cooked (sautéed, grilled), it keeps most of its vitamin C; a long cook in water causes it to lose some.
Sources
- Peppers, sweet, red, raw
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (Peppers, sweet, red, raw ; Peppers, sweet, green, raw)
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Vitamin A and Carotenoids fact sheet
Educational information: it does not replace the advice of a health professional, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.