Apricot and Green Bell Pepper
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g
99+
4.64 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
1.80 g
28
Sugar
9.00 g
28
2.40 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.86 g
32
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.20
7
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
18.00 mcg
21
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.06 mg
17
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.48 mg
31
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.22 mg
7
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
10.00 mcg
25
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
80.40 mg
6
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
0.37 mg
21
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
7.40 mcg
11
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
341.00 mcg
3
Choline
2.80 mg
29
5.50 mg
23
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.17 g
36
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
175.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.40 mg
29
0.34 mg
32
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.13 mg
20
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.12 mg
27
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.07 mg
34
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
8.00 mg
31
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
54.00 mg
30
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
9.00 mg
9
Water Content
86.35 g
31
93.90 g
4
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
20.00 kcal
40
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
20.00 kcal
28
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
314.00 kcal
15
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
Not Available
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Green
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Irregularly oval
Texture
Fleshy
Crispy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
NA
Origin
China
Central America, Mexico, South America
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam
Soil pH
6.5-8
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
No
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Canada
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Capsicum annuum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Rosales
Solanales
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Prunus
Capsicum
Species
P. armeniaca
C. annum
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Apricot and Green Bell Pepper
We might think that Apricot and Green Bell Pepper are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Green Bell Pepper Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Green Bell Pepper is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 48.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot and Green Bell Pepper belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Apricot and Green Bell Pepper is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
