Red Chilli (Whole | Ground)

:: What Is Red Chilli? Chilli is a fruit which belongs to Capsicum genus. It has many varieties which are differentiated on its pungency measured on Scoville Scale. Chilli fruit when ripened and dried becomes red chilli, which is further grounded to form red chilli powder. These are categorized as hot pepper. Red chilli became famous all around the world because of its characteristics like pungency, taste and flavor matched black pepper, which was very expensive during old times and thus it became one of the most important and integral spices. Apart from its uses in cooking, it has medicinal uses as well. It helps in digestion, it develops blood and is a very rich source of vitamin C, which helps in developing the immune system.

:: Health Benefits Improves Digestive Health and Metabolism Alleviates Migraines May Reduce Risks of Cancer Fights Fungal Infections, Colds, and the Flu Provides Joint Pain Relief Fights Inflammation Supports Cardiovascular Health Decrease Risks of Type 2 Diabetes May Improve Cognitive Functions May Improve Longevity Promotes Red Blood Cell Growth Improve Ocular Health Keeps Your Hair and Skin Healthy

:: Nutrition Peppers, hot chili, red, raw Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 166 kJ (40 kcal) Carbohydrates 8.8 g Sugars 5.3 g Dietary fiber 1.5 g Fat 0.4 g Protein 1.9 g Vitamins Quantity %DV† Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene 6% 48 μg 5% 534 μg Vitamin B6 39% 0.51 mg Vitamin C 173% 144 mg Minerals Quantity %DV† Iron 8% 1 mg Magnesium 6% 23 mg Potassium 7% 322 mg Other constituents Quantity Water 88 g Capsaicin 0.01g – 6 g Nutrients Components   Value/100 grams  Energy  40 kcal  Carbohydrate  8.81 g  Protein  1.87 g  Fibre  1.5 g  Fats  0.44 g  Sugar  5.3 g  Sodium  9 mg  Potassium  322 mg  Calcium  14 mg  Magnesium  23 mg  Iron  1.03 mg  Phosphorous  43 mg  Zinc  0.26 mg  Copper  0.129 mg  Manganese  0.187 mg  Selenium  0.5  µg  Vitamin A  144 mg  Vitamin B1  0.072 mg  Vitamin B2  0.086 mg  Vitamin B3  1.24 mg  Vitamin C  144 mg  Vitamin E  0.69 mg  Vitamin K  14  µg  Vitamin B9  23  µg  Choline   10.9 mg  Beta-carotene  534  µg  Alpha-carotene  36  µg  Tryptophan  0.026 g  Threonine  0.074 g  Isoleucine  0.065 g  Leucine  0.105 g  Lysine  0.089 g