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Nutritional value of pepper leaves
The leaves of Capsicum annuum L., a solanaceae plant, are used as medicine and food, and contain many nutrients. What are the nutritional components of pepper leaves?

Nutrients of Pepper Leaves Pepper leaves contain more nutrients than peppers. Pepper leaves are rich in amino acids, the amount of which is more than three times that of pepper fruits. In addition, pepper leaves also contain mineral elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, selenium and zinc, which can enhance immunity and regulate osmotic pressure.

Dietary fiber The content of dietary fiber in Zanthoxylum bungeanum leaves is extremely high, which can be mainly eaten as food. Dietary fiber dissolves more, which can promote defecation, relieve constipation and lose weight.

Calcium element The calcium content in pepper leaves is also high, which is a high calcium food in plants and vegetables. Eating it can play a certain role in supplementing calcium.