Vegetables / Allium Vegetables
Pepper, sweet/bell, round, red
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 85% |
| Calories | 36kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.5 g/ 71g (0.7%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 7.8 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 18 mg/ 70mg (25%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 29 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 45 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
What is this food?
This is sweet (bell) pepper—round, red pepper, usually eaten as a vegetable (raw or cooked).
Why it matters to health
Sweet red pepper is low in calories but rich in dietary fiber (helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion). It also provides carbohydrates with some natural sugar, plus a small amount of fat and very low sodium, which makes it a good choice to add to meals without adding too much energy. The fiber and nutrients in peppers can help balance your plate—especially when you’re pairing them with rice, noodles, or viand.
Healthier tips
- Add bell pepper to your ulam or stir-fry with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a moderate serving of rice.
- For snacks, pair sliced bell pepper with hummus or plain yogurt (small portion) instead of salty crackers.
- If you’re cooking, use less oil and avoid heavy sauces; keep the flavor with garlic, onion, herbs, and a splash of vinegar or calamansi.
- Aim to include colorful vegetables like this in at least 2 meals a day (one can be lunch or dinner, and another in breakfast or snacks if you like).
Common Filipino dishes
Pork Sinigang, Ginataang Gulay, Beef Caldereta, Chicken Afritada, Pancit Canton, Vegetable Stir-Fry
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