Pepper, capsicum, red, raw

Red capsicum, also known as red pepper, is a vegetable eaten raw or cooked. The figures here describe raw red pepper. It provides vitamin C, folate, carbohydrate and fibre. Per 100g, it contains 126mg of vitamin C, 75µg of folate, 4.3g of carbohydrate and 2.2g of fibre.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Folate is needed for normal cell division and blood cell formation, while fibre supports normal bowel function. Raw red pepper contains little fat or saturated fat, and its sugars are naturally present rather than added. Full nutrient figures, including energy, sugars and salt, are provided in the tables below.