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Sunshine bell peppers: nutritional profile and cardiovascular health benefits
Food & Ingredients
Cardiovascular Health
Bioactive Compounds
Health Benefits
Dietary Choices
Bell Peppers
Bell Pepper
Vegetable
Paprika
Lena Bauer
Author
2026-05-28
Date
2 min. read
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The golden-hued bell pepper variety is experiencing growing consumer preference, steadily approaching the long-established dominance of red cultivars in dietary choices. This vegetable represents a rich reservoir of bioactive compounds whose consistent dietary inclusion may facilitate blood pressure modulation and support overall cardiovascular system integrity.
Nutritional properties of yellow pepper Vitamins and minerals
Yellow pepper is an excellent source of vitamin C, which supports the immune system and is a natural antioxidant. It also contains many mineral compounds, including calcium, potassium and iron. So it takes care of well-being and body condition, protecting the nervous system. Yellow peppers are a good source of vitamins for the young people's immune system.
Is it even calories? How many calories does a yellow pepper have?
100 grams of yellow pepper provides 27 calories... and we'll also find 1 gram of protein, 6 grams, of carbohydrates.
The use of yellow pepper
The use of yellow peppers in the kitchen is very extensive. First of all peppers of all varieties are a popular and basic product of Hungarian cuisine. It is worth adding this vegetable, for example, to lecho. A good idea is to bake peppers with meat or vegetable spices. It's a good choice in both the raw and heat-treated versions. It can be added to salads and dip, but nothing prevents you from treating it as a dessert and eating it with other ingredients. It also is a good option in Spanish and Mexican dishes.
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