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Tomato and Green Bell Pepper


Green Bell Pepper and Tomato


Benefits

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

General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  

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

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

Allergy
  
  

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

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

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, Morning time (before lunch)  
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
3.90 g  
99+
4.64 g  
99+

Fiber
1.20 g  
36
1.80 g  
30

Sugar
2.60 g  
99+
2.40 g  
99+

Protein
0.90 g  
30
0.86 g  
32

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23  
5
0.20  
7

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg  
16
18.00 mcg  
23

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
27
0.06 mg  
17

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
39
0.03 mg  
31

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg  
27
0.48 mg  
31

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

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
20
0.22 mg  
7

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

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg  
21
0.37 mg  
25

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg  
9
7.40 mcg  
11

Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg  
3
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg  
12
341.00 mcg  
3

Choline
6.70 mg  
20
5.50 mg  
27

Fat
0.20 g  
33
0.17 g  
36

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
237.00 mg  
28
175.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.27 mg  
38
0.34 mg  
32

Sodium
5.00 mg  
15
3.00 mg  
17

Calcium
10.00 mg  
35
10.00 mg  
35

Magnesium
11.00 mg  
24
10.00 mg  
25

Zinc
0.17 mg  
16
0.13 mg  
20

Phosphorus
24.00 mg  
21
20.00 mg  
25

Manganese
0.11 mg  
33
0.12 mg  
31

Copper
0.06 mg  
38
0.07 mg  
34

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.00 mcg  
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
3.00 mg  
39
8.00 mg  
35

Omega 6s
80.00 mg  
24
54.00 mg  
31

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg  
22
9.00 mg  
19

Water Content
94.52 g  
2
93.90 g  
4

Ash
0.50 g  
27
0.40 g  
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

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

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

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

Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal  
40
314.00 kcal  
21

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

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal  
99+
30.00 kcal  
40

Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal  
37
-  

Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal  
99+
180.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable  
Fruit vegetable  

Season
All seasons  
All seasons  

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

Seedless Variety
Yes  
No  

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

Inside Color
Red  
Light Green  

Shape
Round  
Irregularly oval  

Texture
Juicy  
Crispy  

Taste
Sour, Sweet  
-  

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

Grows on
Bushes  
Bushes  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam  
Loam  

Soil pH
6-6.8  
5.5-7  

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm  
Warm  

Facts

Facts about
  • 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.
  
  • 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 Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
No  

Beer
Yes  
No  

Spirits
No  
No  

Cocktails
Yes  
No  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
China  

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

Top Importer
Nigeria  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Netherlands  
Canada  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum  
Capsicum annuum  

Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum  
Capsicum annuum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Asteridae  
Alismidae  

Order
Solanales  
Solanales  

Family
Solanaceae  
Solanaceae  

Genus
Solanum  
Capsicum  

Species
S. lycopersicum  
C. annum  

Generic Group
Nightshade  
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Difference Between Tomato and Green Bell Pepper

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

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

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