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Properties and benefits: italian pepper
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Italian pepper
Peppers are obtained from the herbaceous plant of the same name, belonging to the Solanaceae family. In modern horticulture, there are 3 different groups of peppers: sweet, chilli and different varieties to make paprika.
As its name suggests, the Italian pepper originates from Italy, although it is currently grown in different parts of the world. This variety of pepper withstands low temperatures well, so it is harvested in autumn and winter months.
Properties and benefits: italian pepper
Some benefits you didn't know about taking italian pepper
Green pepper has a very low energy content and a high water content. In addition, its protein content is very low and without fats, although we can find a significant quantity of carbohydrates in its composition.
In terms of its vitamin content, we can find a very high quantity of vitamins from groups A, C and beta-carotenes.
Its mineral quantity is not highly significant, but they include iodine and potassium, the latter in a higher quantity.
Nutritional composition: Calories: 23 kcal, Fats: 0.2 g, Carbohydrates: 3.7 g, Proteins: 0.9 g, Fibre: 1.2 g, Water: 94 g, Calcium: 12 mg, Iodine: 1 mg, Iron: 0.5 mg, Magnesium: 11 mg, Phosphorus: 25 mg, Potassium: 210 mg, Vitamin A: 34 mg, Vitamin C: 131 mg
Nutritional values
23.0
Kcal
23.0
Kj
0.2 gr
Fat
3.7 gr
CHO
0.9 gr
Protein
0.0 gr
Salt
