Vegetables / Allium Vegetables
Pepper, sweet/bell, round, red Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 85% | |
| Calories | 36kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 7.8 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Protein | 0.5 g/ 71g (0.7%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 18 mg/ 70mg (25%) source |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 29 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 45 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Sodium | 4 mg/ 1500mg (0.27%) free |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted This is sweet (bell) pepper—round, red pepper, usually eaten as a vegetable (raw or cooked).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted 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
AI-assisted - 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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