Stir-fried Bell Peppers and Carrots
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 50.5 g | 18% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 35.35 g | 14% |
| Sugars | 27.33 g | 78% |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.15 g | 54% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% |
| Total Fat | 28.87 g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.05 g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.78 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.72 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 2697.53 mcg | 300% |
| Vitamin C | 473.89 mg | 527% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 2234.98 mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 1693.95 mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 134.68 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 89.44 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.77 mg | 16% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
300%
Vitamin C
527%
Vitamin D
0%
Vitamin E
75%
Vitamin K
57%
Vitamin B1
31%
Vitamin B2
38%
Vitamin B3
40%
Vitamin B5
39%
Vitamin B6
90%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
0.6%
Vitamin B12
0%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
10%
Iron
16%
Magnesium
21%
Phosphorus
18%
Potassium
36%
Sodium
97%
Zinc
16%
Copper
26%
Manganese
50%
Selenium
4%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
3%
Isoleucine
4%
Valine
3%
Lysine
2%
Tryptophan
4%
Threonine
3%
Phenylalanine
5%
Methionine
2%
Histidine
3%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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FAQ
Yes, but one serving has about 115 calories, 12.6 g carbs, 8.8 g net carbs, 6.8 g sugar, and 3.8 g fiber, so it is not extremely high in carbs. The bigger issue is sodium: about 559 mg per serving, plus whatever else is in the meal.
Yes, but it is not as clean as plain vegetables. One serving gives about 3.8 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, around 674 mcg vitamin A, and about 118 mg vitamin C, which are strong nutritional positives. But it also has about 7.2 g fat and 559 mg sodium per serving, so whether it feels healthy depends a lot on how often you eat it and what else is on the plate.
Green bell pepper usually has the least sugar. Bell peppers get sweeter as they ripen from green to yellow, orange, and red.
📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Stir-fried bell peppers and carrots offer a nutrient-dense profile, with bell peppers providing an exceptional source of vitamin C and various antioxidants like carotenoids (including capsanthin, violaxanthin, and lutein). Lutein, found in green bell peppers, helps strengthen the part of the eye often damaged by blue light, and yellow carrots provide xanthophylls, both contributing to eye health.
1. Bell Peppers 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Source: Healthline, 2019
Summary: Bell peppers are an exceptional source of vitamin C, with a medium-sized red bell pepper providing a significant portion of the RDI, and also contain significant amounts of vitamin B6, vitamin K1, potassium, and folate.
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/bell-peppers
2. New Carrots Offer Colorful Surprises--and Health Benefits : Usda Ars
Source: USDA ARS, 2004
Summary: Yellow carrots derive their golden hue from xanthophylls, compounds linked to good eye health.
3. Green Peppers: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, Preparation Information, and More
Source: WebMD
Summary: Green bell peppers are notably beneficial for eye health due to their high concentration of lutein, which helps strengthen the part of the eye often damaged by blue light.
Read More: https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-green-peppers
4. Nutritional Composition Changes in Bell Pepper as Affected by the Ripening Stage of Fruits at Harvest or Postharvest Storage and Assessed Non-Destructively.
Source: PubMed
Summary: The nutritional composition of bell peppers is predominantly affected by their ripening stage at harvest, with more advanced ripening leading to superior nutritional quality.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34143899/
5. Are Bell Peppers Good for You? 3 Benefits
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: Bell peppers are nutrient-dense, low-calorie vegetables rich in vitamins and antioxidants, offering several significant health benefits.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/health-benefits-of-bell-peppers
