Cayenne pepper nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Cayenne pepper
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 32 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 318 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 29 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 0.25 tsp (0.5 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -31.4 (alkaline) |
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 95% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 93% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 93% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 92% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 89% of foods
Cayenne pepper calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 318 | |
| Calories in 0.25 tsp | 2 | 0.5 g |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 17 | 5.3 g |
Cayenne pepper Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
124830IU of 5,000IU
2497%
Vitamin E:
89mg of 15mg
597%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
229mg of 90mg
255%
Vitamin B1:
0.98mg of 1mg
82%
Vitamin B2:
2.8mg of 1mg
212%
Vitamin B3:
26mg of 16mg
163%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
7.4mg of 1mg
565%
Folate:
318µg of 400µg
80%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
155mg of 550mg
28%
Vitamin K:
241µg of 120µg
201%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 24%
12 g of 50 g
12 g (24% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 27%
17.3 g of 65 g
17.3 g (27% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
56.6 g of 300 g
56.6 g (19% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.1 g of 2,000 g
8.1 g (0% of DV )
Other:
6 g
6 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.4 g
Fiber content ratio for Cayenne pepper
Sugar:
10 g
Fiber:
27 g
Other:
19 g
All nutrients for Cayenne pepper per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% | 27% |
6.8 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 12g | 29% | 39% |
4.3 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 17g | 27% | 19% |
1.9 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 85% | 11% |
1.4 times more than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 29g | N/A | 26% |
1.8 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 57g | 19% | 18% |
2 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 152mg | 36% | 12% |
1.1 times more than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% | 15% |
1.2 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 2014mg | 59% | 5% |
13.7 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 7.8mg | 98% | 7% |
3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 10g | N/A | 39% |
1.2 times more than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 27g | 109% | 7% |
11.3 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.37mg | 41% | 23% |
2.6 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 23% | 35% |
2.5 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 42% | 17% |
1.6 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% | 78% |
16.3 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 231% | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 30mg | 199% | 33% |
20.4 times more than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 2mg | 87% | 28% | |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 16% | 62% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.33mg | 27% | 25% |
1.2 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.92mg | 71% | 11% |
7.1 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 8.7mg | 54% | 14% |
1.1 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B6 | 2.5mg | 188% | 11% |
20.6 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 80µg | 67% | 43% |
1.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 106µg | 27% | 23% |
1.7 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 3.3g | 16% | 35% |
1.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 52mg | 9% | 65% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8g | N/A | 46% |
3.6 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.4g | N/A | 13% |
5.6 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
27%
Total Fat
17g
15%
Saturated Fat 3.3g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.3%
Sodium 30mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
57g
109%
Dietary Fiber
27g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
148mg
15%
Iron
7.8mg
98%
Potassium
2014mg
59%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.