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Sugars
4.12 g · 8% DV target
A crisp, thick-walled vegetable with a mild sweetness and juicy texture, the yellow pepper serves as a versatile culinary staple that provides a dense concentration of essential vitamins and protective plant pigments.
Yellow peppers are a concentrated source of vitamin C, with a single 100 g serving (roughly half a large pepper) providing more than the recommended daily value for adults .37
The yellow pigment in these peppers is primarily derived from lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids (plant pigments) that distinguish them from red or orange varieties .8
Fresh yellow peppers contribute significant amounts of vitamin A and folate to the diet while remaining low in calories, making them a dense source of micronutrients relative to their energy content .367
The nutritional profile of a pepper, particularly its vitamin C and antioxidant levels, varies significantly based on its maturity at harvest, the specific cultivar, and growing conditions .57
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
4.12 g · 8% DV target
1.50 mg · 10% DV target
121 mg · 134% DV target
0.31 mg · 18% DV target
Store in the vegetable crisper drawer in a breathable bag.
Impact is generally low, though greenhouse-grown varieties require more energy than field-grown crops.
Yellow peppers are essentially ripened green peppers that have been left on the vine longer, allowing their chlorophyll to break down and reveal vibrant xanthophyll pigments.