Comparative Profiling of <i>Capsicum frutescens</i> and <i>C. annuum</i> Reveals Superior Bioactivities and Nutritional Advantages for Functional Food Applications.

ABSTRACT: Despite the significance and growing global interest, limited comprehensive comparative investigation has simultaneously evaluated both nutritional composition and biological activities using standardized methodologies within a single analytical framework. This fragmented approach prevents identification of species-specific advantages and limits evidence-based recommendations for functional food or pharmaceutical applications. The current comparative study evaluated nutritional composition, phytochemical constituents, and biological activities of Capsicum frutescens and Capsicum annuum fruits. Proximate analysis revealed similar moisture content (71.49% ± 0.69% vs. 73.51% ± 0.64%) but distinct nutritional profiles: C. frutescens contained higher protein (1.88% ± 0.06%

SUBMITTER: Akter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12789648 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature