Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Green capsicum is a traditional Ayurvedic vegetable valued for its pungent, bitter, sweet taste and heating potency.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Cooked rather than raw for sensitive digestion; the unripe fruit is the sharpest of the sweet peppers.
Classical Provenance: contemporary Ayurvedic assessment.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- stuffed with spiced potato (bharwa)
- in besan-capsicum sabzi
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: acidity or ulcers
- Contraindication: nightshade sensitivity
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Green capsicum
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup chopped (100g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup chopped) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 16 kcal | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Calcium | 14.8 mg | 14.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.48 mg | 0.48 mg |
| Magnesium | 11.8 mg | 11.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.0 mg | 23.0 mg |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 154 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.15 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Selenium | 0.2 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 123.0 mg | 123.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 328.0 µg | 328.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin K | 24.7 µg | 24.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.56 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.15 mg |
