Serving Size: | 80g, 2.8oz, 1 medium pepper |
Alternate Names: | Bell pepper, capsicum |
Calories: | 20 |
Glycaemic Load*: | 0.81 (low) |
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Eat at least 5 servings of fruit or vegetables every day
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