Capsicum - Red (each)

Capsicums, available in a multitude of colours, are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. This versatile vegetable can be stuffed, roasted, used in stir-fries or simply eaten raw.

• Capsicums are an excellent source of vitamin A and C (red contain more than green capsicums).
• They are also a good source of dietary fibre, vitamin E, B6 and folate.
• The sweetness of capsicums is due to their natural sugars (green capsicums have less sugar than red capsicums).
• Energy – 100 g of green capsicum supplies 90 kJ (105 kJ from red capsicum).