Bell Pepper (Red)

vegetables

GI: 15 (Low)
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100g
Calories31
Total Fat0.3g
Saturated Fat0.1g
Total Carbs6.0g
Fiber2.1g
Sugars4.2g
Protein1.0g

Macro Breakdown

Protein1.0g (13%)
Carbs6.0g (78%)
Fat0.3g (9%)

Glycemic Impact

Glycemic Index15 (Low)
Glycemic Load1
Insulin Index20

Health Scores (0-10)

9.0
Metabolic
9.0
Inflammation
7.0
Hormonal
7.5
Gut Health
9.5
Skin Health
7.0
Brain Health
5.5
Bone Health
5.0
Sleep
5.0
Exercise
9.0
Longevity
7.0
Detox
9.5
Immunity
8.5
Pral
6.0
Satiety
9.0
Nutrient Density
7.5
Bioavailability
7.5
Electrolyte
6.5
Methylation

Complete Nutrient Profile

NutrientAmount / 100g% Daily Value
Energy Kcal31.0 kcal2% DV
Protein1.0 g2% DV
Carbohydrate6.0 g2% DV
Fiber2.1 g8% DV
Calcium7.0 mg1% DV
Iron0.4 mg2% DV
Magnesium12.0 mg3% DV
Potassium211.0 mg4% DV
Vitamin C127.7 mg142% DV
Vitamin B60.3 mg17% DV
Vitamin A157.0 µg17% DV
Vitamin E1.6 mg11% DV

Compare Bell Pepper (Red) With...

Broccoli
34 calSpinach (Raw)
23 calSweet Potato
86 calKale
49 calCarrot
41 cal

Health Condition Relevance

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Skin Health

vitamin c, vitamin e, vitamin a. Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking. Zinc reduces inflammation and sebum. Vitamin A reg.

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Inflammation

vitamin c, vitamin e, fiber. Omega-3 EPA/DHA → resolvins (pro-resolving mediators). Antioxidants neutralize free radicals. Fiber .

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Anemia

vitamin c. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.

Hormonal & Metabolic Impact

🧬 Vitamin B6 → Progesterone, Dopamine (17% DV)

Cofactor for neurotransmitter synthesis (serotonin, dopamine, GABA). Supports progesterone production in luteal phase.

🧬 Fiber → Estrogen, Insulin (8% DV)

Binds excess estrogen in gut for excretion (enterohepatic circulation interruption). Slows glucose absorption → lower insulin spikes.

Anti-Nutrients & How to Reduce Them

⚠️ Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard — bind calcium)

⚠️ Goitrogens (raw cruciferous — broccoli, kale, cabbage — can impair thyroid iodine uptake)

⚠️ Solanine (green potatoes, eggplant — toxic at very high levels)

Mitigation: Cooking cruciferous vegetables deactivates goitrogens. Pair high-oxalate greens with calcium-rich foods (they bind in gut, not kidneys). Avoid green potatoes.

Only a concern with very high raw intake + iodine deficiency (for goitrogens) or kidney stone history (for oxalates).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bell Pepper (Red) affect hormones?
Yes — Bell Pepper (Red) is rich in vitamin b6 (17% DV), which Cofactor for neurotransmitter synthesis (serotonin, dopamine, GABA). Supports progesterone production in luteal phase.. vitamin b6 supports Progesterone and Dopamine production.
Is Bell Pepper (Red) good for blood pressure?
Yes. Bell Pepper (Red) provides 211mg of potassium per 100g (4% DV). Potassium helps lower blood pressure by counteracting sodium's effects and relaxing blood vessel walls. The sodium-to-potassium ratio is excellent (very low sodium, high potassium).
Is Bell Pepper (Red) good for weight loss?
Yes. At only 31 calories per 100g with 2.1g of fiber, Bell Pepper (Red) is filling and nutrient-dense — ideal for weight loss. The fiber slows digestion and increases satiety hormones (GLP-1, PYY), helping you eat less at subsequent meals.
Does Bell Pepper (Red) boost immunity?
Yes. Bell Pepper (Red) provides 127.7mg of vitamin C per 100g (142% DV) — one of the best food sources. Vitamin C supports white blood cell production, acts as an antioxidant, and strengthens skin barrier defense.
Does Bell Pepper (Red) contain anti-nutrients?
Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard — bind calcium). Goitrogens (raw cruciferous — broccoli, kale, cabbage — can impair thyroid iodine uptake). Cooking cruciferous vegetables deactivates goitrogens. Pair high-oxalate greens with calcium-rich foods (they bind in gut, not kidneys). Avoid green potatoes. Only a concern with very high raw intake + iodine deficiency (for goitrogens) or kidney stone history (for oxalates).