Vegetables / Herbs and Spices
Pepper, chili fruit
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 89% |
| Calories | 75kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4.8 g/ 71g (6%) | ||||
Total Fat | 2.2 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 9 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.31 mg/ 1mg (25%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.25 mg/ 1mg (19%) source |
Vit B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 69 mg/ 70mg (98%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 65 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 89 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 2.3 mg/ 12mg (19%) source |
Sodium | 14 mg/ 1500mg (0.93%) very low |
What is this food?
Pepper and chili fruit (like red or green chili peppers), used as a flavoring or added to meals for a spicy kick.
Why it matters to health
Chili and pepper add flavor with relatively low calories (about 75 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (around 3.5 g) which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also contain carbohydrates and sugar in smaller amounts, plus a small amount of sodium (about 14 mg). Since the sodium is low, they’re a good way to boost taste without relying heavily on salty sauces—just be mindful that the overall sodium can rise when chili is mixed with salty condiments (like patis, toyo, or bagoong).
Healthier tips
- Use chili/pepper to flavor your meals instead of adding extra salty sauces.
- For daily eating, include it in your 3 full meals and use it in 1–2 snacks only if it fits your appetite—there’s no need to overdo it.
- If you have a sensitive stomach or heartburn, start with small amounts and adjust.
- Pair with balanced plates: add chili/pepper to veggies, lean proteins (fish, chicken, tofu), and moderate portions of rice or root crops.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang, Bicol Express, Laing, Kare-kare, Ginataang gulay, Bistek Tagalog
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