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Green Bell Pepper and Tomato


Tomato and Green Bell Pepper


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care  
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties  

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  
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases  
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth  
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing  
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation  
Heart burn  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
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, Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
4.64 g  
99+
3.90 g  
99+

Fiber
1.80 g  
30
1.20 g  
36

Sugar
2.40 g  
99+
2.60 g  
99+

Protein
0.86 g  
32
0.90 g  
30

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.20  
7
0.23  
5

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
18.00 mcg  
23
42.00 mcg  
16

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg  
17
0.04 mg  
27

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
31
0.02 mg  
39

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.48 mg  
31
0.59 mg  
27

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.09 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.22 mg  
7
0.08 mg  
20

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg  
25
15.00 mcg  
20

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
80.40 mg  
6
14.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg  
25
0.54 mg  
21

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.40 mcg  
11
7.90 mcg  
9

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
2,573.00 mcg  
3

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
341.00 mcg  
3
123.00 mcg  
12

Choline
5.50 mg  
27
6.70 mg  
20

Fat
0.17 g  
36
0.20 g  
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
175.00 mg  
99+
237.00 mg  
28

Iron
0.34 mg  
32
0.27 mg  
38

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
5.00 mg  
15

Calcium
10.00 mg  
35
10.00 mg  
35

Magnesium
10.00 mg  
25
11.00 mg  
24

Zinc
0.13 mg  
20
0.17 mg  
16

Phosphorus
20.00 mg  
25
24.00 mg  
21

Manganese
0.12 mg  
31
0.11 mg  
33

Copper
0.07 mg  
34
0.06 mg  
38

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.00 mcg  
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
8.00 mg  
35
3.00 mg  
39

Omega 6s
54.00 mg  
31
80.00 mg  
24

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
9.00 mg  
19
7.00 mg  
22

Water Content
93.90 g  
4
94.52 g  
2

Ash
0.40 g  
34
0.50 g  
27

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
20.00 kcal  
99+
18.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
20.00 kcal  
99+
18.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Frozen Form
20.00 kcal  
99+
16.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Dried Form
314.00 kcal  
21
258.00 kcal  
40

Calories in Canned Form
20.00 kcal  
99+
17.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal  
40
17.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Jam
-  
110.00 kcal  
37

Calories in Pie
180.00 kcal  
99+
150.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Fruit vegetable  
Berry, Fruit vegetable  

Season
All seasons  
All seasons  

Varieties
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy  
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Green  
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow  

Inside Color
Light Green  
Red  

Shape
Irregularly oval  
Round  

Texture
Crispy  
Juicy  

Taste
-  
Sour, Sweet  

Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America  
Central America, South America  

Grows on
Bushes  
Bushes  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam  
Loam, Sandy loam  

Soil pH
5.5-7  
6-6.8  

Climatic Conditions
Warm  
Sunny, Warm  

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.
  
  • Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
  • In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
  • As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No  
Yes  

Beer
No  
Yes  

Spirits
No  
No  

Cocktails
No  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
China  

Other Countries
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey  
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
United States of America  
Nigeria  

Top Exporter
Canada  
Netherlands  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum  
Solanum lycopersicum  

Synonym
Capsicum annuum  
Lycopersicon esculentum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Alismidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Solanales  
Solanales  

Family
Solanaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Capsicum  
Solanum  

Species
C. annum  
S. lycopersicum  

Generic Group
-  
Nightshade  

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Difference Between Green Bell Pepper and Tomato

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Green Bell Pepper and Tomato with peel is 20.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 20.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Green Bell Pepper and Tomato 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 Tomato is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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