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Red Bell Pepper

Rich in Vitamin C

Overview

Why eat a red bell pepper?

Red bell peppers are one of the richest everyday sources of vitamin C, and a whole medium pepper costs only about 31 calories. Along with vitamin A, vitamin B6, folate and a little fiber, they bring color, crunch and sweetness to salads, stir-fries and roasting pans.

Good to know: Vitamin C breaks down with heat, so eating peppers raw or briefly cooked keeps more of it intact.

  1. Exceptional vitamin C

    One medium pepper supplies about 152 mg of vitamin C, 169% of the Daily Value, supporting immune function, collagen formation and better absorption of plant iron.

  2. Vitamin A for vision

    With 157 µg of vitamin A per 100 g (17% DV), red peppers provide carotenoids that help maintain normal vision and healthy skin.

  3. B6, folate and potassium

    A medium pepper covers 20% of the Daily Value for vitamin B6 plus 14% for folate and 5% for potassium, nutrients involved in metabolism and fluid balance.

Overview drafted with AI from USDA FoodData Central figures. For education, not medical advice.

Nutrition facts

What’s in a red bell pepper?

Calories

26kcal

Protein

0.99g

Carbs

6g

Fat

0.3g

Fiber

2.1g

Sugars

4.2g

Minerals

  • Calcium7 mg1%
  • Iron0.43 mg2%
  • Magnesium12 mg3%
  • Phosphorus26 mg2%
  • Potassium211 mg4%
  • Sodium4 mg0%
  • Zinc0.25 mg2%
  • Copper0.02 mg2%
  • Selenium0.1 µg0%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A157 µg17%
  • Vitamin C128 mg142%
  • Vitamin E1.6 mg11%
  • Vitamin K4.9 µg4%
  • Thiamin (B1)0.05 mg5%
  • Riboflavin (B2)0.09 mg7%
  • Niacin (B3)0.98 mg6%
  • Vitamin B60.29 mg17%
  • Folate46 µg12%

% Daily Value is based on FDA reference amounts for adults. Bars cap at 100%.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, “Peppers, sweet, red, raw” (SR Legacy, FDC ID 170108).View the USDA record ↗ (opens in a new tab).