G4 Chilly/Indian Green Chilly/Fresh Vegetables!

Amount per 100 grams 

Calories 40 %               

Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2 g   

0%

Saturated fat 0 g

0%

Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g

--

Monounsaturated fat 0 g

--

Cholesterol 0 mg

0%

Sodium 7 mg

0%

Potassium 340 mg

9%

Total Carbohydrate 9 g

3%

Dietary fiber 1.5 g

6%

Sugar 5 g

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Protein 2 g

4%

Vitamin A           25%       Vitamin C     40%

Calcium              1%          Iron                 06% 

Vitamin D           0 µg      Vitamin B-6     17%

Vitamin B-12      0%         Magnesium     06%

*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. 

Description:

• The green or Anaheim chili is named after the California city, and is commonly used to make chili rellenos and salsa. New Mexico green chilis are spicier varieties of Anaheim chilis. Green chili peppers are long, narrow and bright green. A 1/2 cup serving of raw green chili peppers has 30 calories.

• Green chilis are one of the most widely available chili peppers in the U.S., and can be purchased fresh or canned. Green chilis have a mild, sweet flavor and much less bite than other varieties of chili pepper. Green chili peppers provide a variety of essential nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium. 

Macronutrients: Green chilis are mostly water; however, they also provide some protein and carbohydrates. A 1/2 cup serving of raw green chili peppers provides 1.5 grams of protein, 0.15 grams of fat, 7.1 grams of carbohydrates and 1.1 gram of fiber. The National Academies' Institute of Medicine recommends adults consume between 46 and 56 grams of protein daily and 25 to 38 grams of dietary fiber.

Minerals: Green chili peppers are a source of potassium, an electrolyte essential for maintaining fluid balance in and outside of cells. A 1/2 cup serving of raw, green chili peppers provides 255 milligrams of potassium. Adults need 4,700 milligrams of potassium daily, as recommended by the National Academies' Institute of Medicine. Green chili peppers are also a source of iron, providing 11 percent of the recommended amount for men and 5 percent for women, per 1/2 cup.

Considerations: Fresh green chili peppers are available seasonally at most grocery stores, and are available canned year round. When purchasing fresh green chilis, choose peppers that are firm and deep in color, avoiding peppers that are wrinkled or soft. As green chilis mature, they will turn from green to red. Fresh green chilis can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for a year.