Peppers, bell, orange, raw

Vegetables and Vegetable Products Bell Peppers

Orange bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) are vibrantly colored sweet peppers rich in vitamin C (≈158.3 mg/100g), water (~92%), and fiber (~0.97g/100g). These low‑calorie vegetables provide key micronutrients like potassium and B‑vitamins with minimal fat and are excellent for raw snacking, salads, or cooked dishes. Their bright color comes from carotenoids that may contribute to eye and skin health.

⚡ Quick Facts

Calories
≈32 kcal per 100g raw
Key Nutrient
Vitamin C: 158.3 mg per 100g
Key Nutrient
Potassium: 200.8 mg per 100g
Key Nutrient
Dietary Fiber: 0.97g per 100g

What Is Peppers, Bell, Orange, Raw? Origin and Varieties

Nutrition Profile: A Detailed Breakdown

Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Potential Risks and Who Should Be Careful

How to Select, Store, and Prepare Peppers, Bell, Orange, Raw

Best Ways to Eat Peppers, Bell, Orange, Raw

Nutrient Absorption: What Helps and Hinders

Peppers, Bell, Orange, Raw for Specific Diets

🧊 Storage Guide

🏠
Counter
3–5 days
❄️
Fridge
7–14 days
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Freezer
10–12 months
⚠️ Signs of Spoilage:
  • smell: sour, musty odor
  • visual: wrinkling, discoloration, mold
  • texture: soft spots, slimy surface
  • when to discard: visible mold, off smell

👥 Special Considerations

elderly

Why: Supports immunity and hydration

Recommendation: Safe, nutrient‑rich option

athletes

Why: Vitamin C and antioxidants aid tissue repair

Recommendation: Include for recovery support

children

Why: Rich in vitamins and crunchy texture

Recommendation: Offer as finger food

pregnancy

Why: High vitamin C supports iron absorption

Recommendation: Include as part of balanced diet

breastfeeding

Why: Supports nutrient diversity

Recommendation: Encouraged in varied diet

🔬 Detailed Nutrition Profile (USDA)

Common Portions

1.00 None (85.00g)
Nutrient Amount Unit
Water 91.8800 g
Energy (Atwater General Factors) 31.7404 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) 27.3843 kcal
Nitrogen 0.1411 g
Protein 0.8819 g
Total lipid (fat) 0.1556 g
Ash 0.3794 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 6.7031 g
Fiber, total dietary 0.9674 g
Calcium, Ca 4.8990 mg
Iron, Fe 0.3652 mg
Magnesium, Mg 10.4300 mg
Phosphorus, P 26.5900 mg
Potassium, K 200.8000 mg
Sodium, Na 0.0000 mg
Zinc, Zn 0.2422 mg
Copper, Cu 0.0351 mg
Manganese, Mn 0.1491 mg
Selenium, Se 0.3000 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 158.3000 mg
Thiamin 0.0546 mg
Riboflavin 0.1017 mg
Niacin 1.0780 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.3324 mg
Biotin 0.5800 µg

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 2258591)

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