Green Bell Pepper
An unripe sweet pepper with a grassy flavour and high vitamin C.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of green bell pepper, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 20 kcal per 100 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 20 kcal | 20 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.9 g | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 4.6 g | 23 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1 g |
| Fibre | 1.7 g | 1.7 g | 8.5 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of green bell pepper, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C | 99.5 mg | 99.5 mg | 111% |
| Thiamin | 0.039 mg | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin | 0.089 mg | 0.089 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 0.64 mg | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate | 22.2 µg | 22.2 µg | 6% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 7.5 mg | 7.5 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.19 mg | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 16.8 mg | 16.8 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 163 mg | 163 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.13 mg | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.058 mg | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 4% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Peppers, bell, green, raw
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat green bell pepper?
- Covers the daily vitamin C target in one pepper.
- Very low calorie density, so it bulks out meals.
How to include it
- Slice raw into salads and wraps.
- Sauté as the base of stews and fajitas.
Things to consider
- Less sweet and lower in vitamin A than red peppers.
- Some people find unripe peppers hard to digest.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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