Red pepper (sweet, hot, ground) - calories per 100 grams

Pepper

Well-known in our latitudes, red pepper is a vegetable unique in its composition and health benefits. Including this spicy food in your diet helps reduce calorie intake, and adding at least 100 grams of sweet red pepper daily will help you feel full faster and get your daily dose of essential vitamins.

Most often, fresh vegetables and seasonings are used in cooking to create delicious and varied dietary dishes, and for medicinal purposes – to improve gastrointestinal function and overall well-being. However, to lose weight and improve your health, it's important to eat vegetables sparingly and strictly adhere to a diet plan.

Chemical composition, BJU, and calorie content of red pepper

Both the fresh vegetable and the seasoning made from pepper are rich in nutrients and low in calories. This makes them suitable for treating many ailments and for preparing low-calorie foods.

Sweet red pepper

This vegetable is the sweetest of all varieties and also the most caloric. The energy value per 100 g is 31 calories, which is 1.9% of the daily value. One serving also contains:

90 g of water;
5.3 g carbohydrates;
1.4 g dietary fiber;
1.3 g protein;
0.1 g fat.

Pepper — The product is richest in vitamin C. Its content in one fruit is even greater than in lemon and black currant.

This component has antihistamine properties, which can help ease breathing. Along with ascorbic acid, the vegetable contains vitamin P, which is responsible for strengthening blood vessel walls and normalizing heart rhythm. The remaining components are represented by B vitamins:

B1 – 6.7%;
B2 – 4.4%
B5 – 6.3%;
B6 – 25%;
B9 – 4.3%.

Minerals that are predominant in sweet peppers:

Calcium – 8 mg. Activates enzymes responsible for lowering high blood pressure and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Silicon – 22 mg. Prevents premature aging.
Manganese – 0.16 mg. Responsible for the normal functioning of the central nervous system.
Copper – 100 mcg. Prevents anemia and improves breathing.

Red hot ground pepper

Ground pepper is made from capsicum, and when processed, it produces a hot spice. It contains 21 kcal per 100 g, and its nutritional value is:

0.7 mg proteins;
0.3 mg fat;
4.6 mg carbohydrates.

Their functions:

normal development of the organism;
improving reproductive function;
maintaining healthy eyes, skin and hair;
provision of energy and plastic substances;
improving the functions of the central nervous and cardiovascular systems.

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Water-soluble vitamins – C, B1, B3, B4, B5, B6, B9 in combination ensure the normal functioning of nervous processes, improve metabolism, lipid metabolism in the liver, and promote tissue regeneration.

Macro- and microelements in pepper:

Potassium – 2014 mg. Necessary for normalizing heart rhythm, reduces swelling.
Calcium – 148 mg.
Magnesium – 152 mg. Improves muscle function and supports kidney and thyroid health.
Sodium – 30 mg. Activates pancreatic enzymes.
Iron – 7.8 mg. Participates in the formation of hemoglobin.
Zinc – 2.48 mg. Regulates blood sugar levels.

The health benefits and dangers of red bell pepper

Pepper helps maintain normal vision, strengthens the immune system, and is responsible for bone formation and healthy hair and nails. Vitamin E is an antioxidant, without which the body cannot fight toxins. Without it and vitamin A, zinc cannot be absorbed. Vitamin C, in turn, is essential for tissue growth and repair, as well as healthy gums and teeth.

It also has a positive effect on the circulatory system:

strengthens blood vessels and increases their elasticity;
is a good preventative for thrombosis;
prevents the development of atherosclerosis;
thins the blood, which is especially important for diabetes;
reduces the risk of stroke.

Pepper is very beneficial during pregnancy, as the mother's body especially needs vitamins during this period, and a deficiency can lead to deterioration of hair, nails, and skin. The carotene found in pepper is beneficial for nails and stimulates hair growth. For this same reason, pepper is recommended for older adults to help reduce baldness.

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Regular consumption of this vegetable is a good preventative measure against neurological diseases: antioxidants prevent inflammation in cells and nerve endings. Those who constantly engage in heavy physical and mental labor should also eat at least one pepper a day to restore strength, relieve stress, improve memory and reaction time, and enhance concentration.

Potential harm of vegetables:

itching and rashes due to the content of essential oils;
decrease in blood pressure;
irritation of the stomach walls;
abdominal pain due to ulcers and gastritis;
strong stimulation of appetite.

The medicinal properties of hot young peppers and their harm to human health

The product has the greatest impact on the gastrointestinal tract: it promotes rapid digestion of heavy foods, protects the gastric mucosa when taking anti-inflammatory drugs and alcohol, and reduces the symptoms of heartburn and functional dyspepsia. Food prepared with pepper becomes lighter, and its calorie content is reduced by almost half.

The spice's benefits also impact intestinal function by quickly eliminating pathogenic bacteria. Furthermore, the product helps manage gynecological conditions, normalizing irregular menstrual cycles and ovarian function.

Pepper tinctures are widely used to stimulate hair growth and improve its structure. This remedy increases blood flow to the hair follicles and nourishes them with nutrients.

Other beneficial properties of the spice:

Strengthening the immune system.
Relief from sore throat, bronchitis and asthma.
Prevention of degenerative processes that occur in older people.
Relieving inflammation in arthritis.
Preventing the development of cancer.
Acceleration of metabolism.

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Ground pepper has several restrictions for consumption:

This seasoning should not be consumed by those undergoing treatment for acute stomach or intestinal conditions. Otherwise, it may worsen the condition.
There is also a high risk of developing an allergy, so before consuming the product for medicinal or dietary purposes, it is necessary to try a small amount of it.
If the spice and tincture made from it are used carelessly externally, irritation of the mucous membranes may occur if the product comes into contact with them.

How to use hot and sweet peppers for weight loss

Red peppers help combat obesity at various stages. To lose weight, you need to follow a diet that includes this ingredient as a major part of your diet.

Menu for 7 days:

On the first day, you need to eat only raw vegetables in quantities of up to 1 kg, half of which should be pepper.
On the second day, you should add fruit to your diet. You can choose any fruit you like, with the exception of grapes and bananas. The amount consumed remains the same.
On the 3rd and 4th days, you need to diversify your diet, and eat 300 g of fruits and vegetables and 1 boiled egg per day.
From days 5 to 7, you can eat 200 grams of lean meat per day, 200 grams of low-fat cottage cheese and yogurt. You are allowed to drink 1 cup of unsweetened tea.

Remember!

During the second week, you should continue eating the same way, followed by a month-long break. This limited time frame isn't due to the diet's inherent harm, but rather to the body's adaptation to large amounts of the main ingredient—pepper.

Once your body gets used to it, the diet will become useless. You need to exit the diet gradually, avoiding sweets, fatty foods, and starchy foods for the first few days.

There's another effective seven-day diet, but it has several drawbacks: possible gastrointestinal upset, stomach pain, and difficulty adjusting to savory foods. However, you can lose 3-5 kg in a week, and up to 7 kg if you simultaneously exercise. The diet should be repeated infrequently, with several weeks' breaks between courses.

Daily diet:

For breakfast, eat some chicken pate with pepper and a vegetable salad, washed down with herbal tea.
For a snack, you can prepare a mixture of kefir, spices and apples.
For lunch, prepare chicken soup with vegetables and chicken fillet with vegetable stew.
For an afternoon snack, drink a glass of vegetable smoothie with chili.
For dinner, cook chicken breast, tomato salad seasoned with chili, and wash it down with a portion of yogurt.

Despite the diet's extreme and challenging nature, it has a number of advantages. Firstly, pepper will make vegetables and boiled meats taste less bland. Secondly, the substances contained in the spice stimulate the production of serotonin, the "happiness hormone." Therefore, a pleasant infusion and a boost of energy are guaranteed during the diet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat sweet peppers if you have diabetes?

Yes, it's possible, as the product has a low glycemic index of 15 units. It's healthy to eat it in any form: raw or cooked.

Is it possible to eat vegetables at night?

You can eat one piece 1-2 hours before bed, or add it to a small vegetable salad without salt or dressing. Eating spicy foods with paprika late at night is not recommended.

Can you be allergic to pepper?

Paprika is one of the most common spices that can cause an allergic reaction within 3-5 minutes of consumption, including itching, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Allergies to sweet peppers, on the other hand, are very rare.

Each type of pepper, both sweet and hot, undoubtedly has numerous beneficial properties. Both can be used for weight loss and health improvement, but moderation is essential when consuming them: this can improve your health and alleviate many health problems.