Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Gastric irritation
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Green
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellowish Green
Shape
Irregularly oval
Round
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Dry, Warm
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.
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Top Producer
China
Germany
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Canada
Not Available
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Not Available
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. annum
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Gooseberry
We might think that Green Bell Pepper and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Gooseberry with peel is 20.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.