Capsicum (Bell Pepper) Nutrition

Capsicum

An ancestral spice, capsicum (peppers) is a diverse and pungent edible fruit from any of the varieties within the Capsicum genus. There is much interest around the world in knowing more about the medicinal benefits of this natural plant food and culinary spice! 

Many people are familiar with the use of chili peppers in the preparation of spicy meals. What is it that makes the chili pepper spicy, though? the answer is – capsaicin, a water-insoluble derivative of homovanillic acid and also the major active ingredient in capsicum is responsible for the hot and burning sensation to the tongue.

Nutrition of Capsicum

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	130 KJ	2%
From Carbohydrates	102 KJ	~
From Fat	11.3 KJ	~
From Protein	4.0 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	6.3 g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.1 g	8%
Starch	0.0 g	~
Sugars	4.2 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	0.3 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	~
Omega-3	25.0 mg	~
Omega-6	45.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	1.0 g	2%
Tryptophan	12.0 mg	~
Threonine	40.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	21.0 mg	~
Leucine	36.0 mg	~
Lysine	36.0 mg	~
Methionine	6.0 mg	~
Cystine	19.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	50.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	9.0 mg	~
Valine	31.0 mg	~
Arginine	36.0 mg	~
Histidine	17.0 mg	~
Alanine	26.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	284 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	211 mg	~
Glycine	28.0 mg	~
Proline	24.0 mg	~
Serine	50.0 mg	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	3131 IU	63%
Vitamin C	128 mg	213%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	1.6 mg	8%
Vitamin K	4.9 mcg	6%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin	1.0 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	15%
Folate	46.0 mcg	11%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.3 mg	3%
Choline	5.6 mg	~
Betaine	0.1 mg	~
	Minerals
Calcium	7.0 mg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	12.0 mg	3%
Phosphorus	26.0 mg	3%
Potassium	211 mg	6%
Sodium	4.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
Copper	0.0 mg	1%
Manganese	0.1 mg	6%
Selenium	0.1 mcg	0%
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	~
Phytosterols	0.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	92.2 g	~
Ash	0.5 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Capsicum

• Relieves Menopausal Symptoms
• Boosts Immunity
• Skin Care
• Antioxidant Agent
• Diabetes Management
• Improves Cardiovascular Health
• Anticancer Potential
• Forms Mucilage
• Anti-inflammatory Agent
• Burns more Calories
• Good for Eyes