Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
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
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Inside Color
Light Green
Red
Shape
Irregularly oval
Round
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Europe
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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.
- The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Canada
Russia
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
C. annum
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Red Currant
We might think that Green Bell Pepper and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Red Currant with peel is 20.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.