Peppers, Bell

Peppers, Bell

Green, sweet bell peppers have 2 times as much vitamin C as oranges; red and yellow bell peppers have 4 times as much.

Fun Facts: 
The color can be green, red, yellow, orange and, more rarely, white, purple, blue, and brown, depending on when they are harvested.
Seasonality: 
California, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup chopped
Amount Per Serving  
Calories: 23  
  % Daily Value*
Total Fat: 0.22g 0%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 3mg 0.13%
Total Carbohydrate: 4.49g 1.5%
     Dietary Fiber: 1.6 0% 
     Sugars: 3.13g  
Protein: 0.74g  
Vitamin A 46.66% Vitamin C 158.5%
Calcium 0.5% Iron 1.78%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: USDA National Nutrient Database