Green Bell Pepper and Apricot

Apricot

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases

Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

4.64 g

99+

11.00 g

99+

Fiber

1.80 g

2.00 g

Sugar

2.40 g

99+

9.00 g

Protein

0.86 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.20

0.13

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

18.00 mcg

96.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.48 mg

0.60 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.10 mg

99+

0.24 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.22 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg

9.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

80.40 mg

10.00 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg

0.89 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

7.40 mcg

3.30 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

341.00 mcg

89.00 mcg

Choline

5.50 mg

2.80 mg

Fat

0.17 g

0.40 g

Minerals

Potassium

175.00 mg

99+

259.00 mg

Iron

0.34 mg

0.40 mg

Sodium

3.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

10.00 mg

13.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.13 mg

0.20 mg

Phosphorus

20.00 mg

23.00 mg

Manganese

0.12 mg

0.08 mg

Copper

0.07 mg

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

8.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

54.00 mg

77.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg

18.00 mg

Water Content

93.90 g

86.35 g

Ash

0.40 g

0.75 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

20.00 kcal

48.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

20.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

314.00 kcal

241.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

63.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal

58.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

200.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

265.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Tree fruit

Season

All seasons

Summer

Varieties

Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy

Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

Color

Green

Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Light Green

Yellow

Shape

Irregularly oval

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Smooth, Sweet

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

China

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam

Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-7

6.5-8

Climatic Conditions

Warm

Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

China

Turkey

Other Countries

Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey

Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Canada

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Capsicum annuum

Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Rosales

Family

Solanaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Capsicum

Prunus

Species

C. annum

P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Apricot

We might think that Green Bell Pepper and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and Apricot is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Apricot with peel is 20.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper and Apricot belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Green Bell Pepper and Apricot is Solanales and Rosales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.