Pimiento pepper



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (192g)
DV %

2.2
--
3.3
14.6
0.9
0
4.2
1.1


Calories: 44.2
Total Sugars: 5.5g
Carb.: 9.8g
Fiber: 3.6g
Total Fats: 0.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 2.1g
Sodium: 26.9mg
*Data provided by USDA

Also sometimes referred to as a Cherry pepper, the pimiento is a heart-shaped variety of chile pepper. Sweet pimientos have a flesh that is more aromatic and succulent than the red bell pepper. Other varieties are hot (2500 - 8000 on the Scoville scale), which include the Santa Fe and Floral Gem.

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