✦ Very high in vitamin C
✦ Vitamin A source
✦ Low calorie
✦ Antioxidant pigments
Red bell pepper is exceptionally high in vitamin C, often several times more than an orange by weight, and rich in vitamin A from beta-carotene. It is low in calories and supplies vitamin B6, folate, and antioxidants such as capsanthin.
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Preparation note
Eat raw or briefly cooked; long cooking and high heat noticeably reduce vitamin C.
Sources:
CoFID 2021
Where Bell Pepper (Red) Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
131
kJ
Energy
0.90
g
Protein
5.50
g
Carbs
0.81
g
Fibre
0.13
g
Fat
0.00
g
Salt
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 213 mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 142 mg | 177% | |
| Folate | 47.3 µg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 26.6 mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 6.36 mg | 1% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.02 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.353 mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303 mg | 22% | |
| Zinc | 0.202 mg | 2% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.142 mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.133 mg | 7% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.055 mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.040 mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0.427 µg | 1% |
* % Daily Value based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs). — indicates no EU NRV established.
Primary data source for this entry:
USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2025). Values adjusted to UK measurement conventions before import: fibre converted from AOAC to NSP (×0.7); carbohydrate reported as available carbs (fibre excluded). Source record tag: USDA FDC 2025.
All values are per 100g fresh weight unless stated.
% Daily Values based on EU Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) per Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
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