Peppers, capsicum, chilli, green, raw

Green chilli peppers are the unripe fruits of capsicum plants, eaten as vegetables or used to flavour food. The figures here describe them raw. Per 100g, they provide 83 kJ of energy, 2.9g of protein, 120mg of vitamin C and 220mg of potassium. They contain little fat or carbohydrate.

Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation, which helps maintain skin, blood vessels and other tissues. It also helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. Raw green chillies contain little salt, although salt added during preparation will change the amount in a dish. Full nutritional figures are given in the tables below.