Description

Bell peppers are the fruit of a flowering plant in the botanical family Solanaceae. While they are typically treated as vegetables in cooking, bell peppers are technically fruits, since they are the part of the plant that contains its seeds.

Bell peppers are a member of the chile pepper family, though they have no heat or spiciness. They can be eaten cooked or raw and are a common ingredient in cuisines all around the world.

A 100-gram serving of raw green bell pepper is 94 percent water and provides 84 calories, 5 grams of carbs, 2 grams of fiber, along with about 1 gram of protein and negligible fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, providing 80 milligrams, or 97 percent of the daily recommended value for that nutrient.