Green Bell Pepper and Eggplant

Eggplant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems

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

Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

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

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation

Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling

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)

Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

4.64 g

99+

5.88 g

99+

Fiber

1.80 g

3.00 g

Sugar

2.40 g

99+

3.53 g

99+

Protein

0.86 g

0.98 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.20

0.17

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

18.00 mcg

Not Available

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.48 mg

0.65 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.10 mg

99+

0.28 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.22 mg

0.08 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg

22.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

80.40 mg

2.20 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg

0.30 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

7.40 mcg

3.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

341.00 mcg

36.00 mcg

Choline

5.50 mg

6.90 mg

Fat

0.17 g

0.18 g

Minerals

Potassium

175.00 mg

99+

229.00 mg

Iron

0.34 mg

0.23 mg

99+

Sodium

3.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

10.00 mg

9.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

14.00 mg

Zinc

0.13 mg

0.16 mg

Phosphorus

20.00 mg

24.00 mg

Manganese

0.12 mg

0.23 mg

Copper

0.07 mg

0.08 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.30 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

8.00 mg

13.00 mg

Omega 6s

54.00 mg

63.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg

7.00 mg

Water Content

93.90 g

92.30 g

Ash

0.40 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

20.00 kcal

25.00 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

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Fruit vegetable

Fruit vegetable, Tropical

Season

All seasons

Spring, Summer

Varieties

Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy

Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Light Green

White

Shape

Irregularly oval

Oval

Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Origin

Central America, Mexico, South America

India

Grows on

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam

Sandy loam

Soil pH

5.5-7

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Warm

Warm to hot climate

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.

In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China

Other Countries

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

Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Canada

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Capsicum annuum

Solanum melongena

Synonym

Not Available

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Asteridae

Order

Solanales

Family

Solanaceae

Genus

Capsicum

Solanum

Species

C. annum

S. melongena

Generic Group

Not Available

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Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Eggplant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Eggplant with peel is 20.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.