Red or green capsicum? Know which one is more beneficial for health and what is the main difference between them

News India Live, Digital Desk: Be it pizza, pasta or simple homemade vegetables, ‘Capsicum’ enhances the taste of every dish. Mainly green, red and yellow capsicum are seen in the market. Often people choose them on the basis of their choice or color, but do you know that there is a big mathematics of nutrition hidden behind their colors? According to health experts, there is a huge difference in the taste, price and benefits of green and red capsicum. Let us understand which capsicum is best for your body. Main differences between green and red capsicumActually, green and red capsicum are not different species. Green capsicum is one that is plucked before it is fully ripe. At the same time, when green capsicum is left on the plant for a long time, it ripens and turns red. Taste: Green capsicum is a little bitter and pungent, whereas red capsicum becomes quite sweet and juicy as it ripens. Price: It takes more time and effort to grow red capsicum, hence it is sold more expensive than green capsicum. Digestion: Some people have difficulty in digesting green capsicum. While cayenne pepper is considered a little lighter on the stomach. Nutrient Competition: Who’s the Winner? When it comes to nutrition, paprika is a clear winner. Since it is fully ripe, it has a higher concentration of nutrients: Rich in Vitamin C: Red capsicum contains almost twice the amount of vitamin C as green chillies. It is more effective in increasing your immunity. Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene: 10 times more Vitamin A and Beta-Carotene are found in red chillies than green chillies, which is a boon for eyesight and skin glow. Antioxidants: Red capsicum is rich in antioxidants like phytochemicals and anthocyanins, which help in protecting the body from cancer and heart diseases. Calories: Both chillies are low in calories, so people trying to lose weight can consume both without any hesitation. Who should eat which chilli? For weight loss: Green capsicum is better because it contains elements that accelerate metabolism and it also remains in the budget. For eyes and skin: Choose red capsicum. Vitamin A present in it reduces the symptoms of aging. For immunity: If you fall ill again and again, include red capsicum in your diet. Vegetables and salad: You can also eat both by mixing them for taste, which is called ‘colorful salad’.