Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
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
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
Color
Green
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Light Green
Brown
Shape
Irregularly oval
Curving Cylinder
Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America
Africa
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
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.
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Canada
Thailand
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Tamarindus indica
Synonym
Capsicum annuum
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Rosidae
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Tamarindus
Species
C. annum
Tamarindus indica
Generic Group
-
Tamarind Sub
Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Tamarind
We might think that Green Bell Pepper and Tamarind are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Green Bell Pepper and Tamarind Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Green Bell Pepper and Tamarind is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Tamarind with peel is 20.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 20.00 kcal and 239.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper and Tamarind belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Green Bell Pepper and Tamarind is Solanales and Fabales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.