The bell pepper is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum. Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including red, yellow, orange, green...
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A red bell pepper is simply a mature green bell pepper. As it matures, it becomes sweeter and milder, and by the time it is ripe, it is literally bursting with nutrients. In fact, the sweet red pepper is considered one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can consume. Like all peppers, they are very high in the important antioxidant vitamins A and C, which fight cell damage in the body and are especially important for healthy eyes and skin. Red peppers are one of a small list of foods that contain lycopene, a carotenoid that has been associated with lowering the risk of various cancers.