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Hot Green Chile Peppers

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated February 10, 2009

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Hot Green Chile Peppers

Hot Green Chile Peppers

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About Hot Green Chile Peppers:

Whether you spell the word "chili" or "chile," hot green chile peppers are a delicious way to add flavor and heat to your favorite recipes. Green chiles are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A and lutein. If you get a pepper that is a little too hot, drink a glass of milk or eat some yogurt to reduce the pain.

Nutrition Information for Hot Green Chile Peppers:

The following nutrition information is for one serving of hot green chile peppers. That would be about one half cup of hot green chile peppers, or 75 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw green chile peppers.

Macronutrients:

Water: 65.80g

Calories: 30

Protein: 1.50 g

Carbohydrates: 7.10 g

Fiber: 1.1 g

Sugars: 3.82 g

Total Fat: 0.15 g

Saturated Fat: 0.016 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.082 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 14 mg

Iron: 0.90 mg

Magnesium: 19 mg

Phosphorus: 35 mg

Potassium: 255 mg

Sodium: 5 mg

Zinc: 0.22 mg

Vitamin C: 181.9 mg

Thiamin: 0.068 mg

Riboflavin: 0.068 mg

Niacin: 0.712 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.046 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.209 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 17 mcg

Vitamin A: 884 IU

Vitamin E: 0.52 mg

Vitamin K: 10.7 mcg

Phytonutrients:

beta Carotene: 503 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 38 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 544 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

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