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 per 100-gram serving | 318 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 29.43 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are 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) |
| Oxalates ⓘ | -1mg |
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
Calcium:
148 mg of 1,000 mg
15%
Iron:
7.8 mg of 8 mg
98%
Magnesium:
152 mg of 420 mg
36%
Phosphorus:
293 mg of 700 mg
42%
Potassium:
2014 mg of 3,400 mg
59%
Sodium:
30 mg of 2,300 mg
1%
Zinc:
2.48 mg of 11 mg
23%
Copper:
0.373 mg of 1 mg
41%
Manganese:
2 mg of 2 mg
87%
Selenium:
8.8 µg of 55 µg
16%
Choline:
51.5 mg of 550 mg
9%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
2014 mg
TOP 5%
Iron
7.8 mg
TOP 7%
Magnesium
152 mg
TOP 12%
Calcium
148 mg
TOP 15%
Phosphorus
293 mg
TOP 17%
Copper
0.373 mg
TOP 23%
Manganese
2 mg
TOP 28%
Zinc
2.48 mg
TOP 35%
Selenium
8.8 µg
TOP 62%
Choline
51.5 mg
TOP 65%
Sodium
30 mg
TOP 78%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
41610 IU of 5,000 IU
832%
Vitamin E :
29.83 mg of 15 mg
199%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
76.4 mg of 90 mg
85%
Vitamin B1:
0.328 mg of 1 mg
27%
Vitamin B2:
0.919 mg of 1 mg
71%
Vitamin B3:
8.701 mg of 16 mg
54%
Vitamin B5:
0 mg of 5 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
2.45 mg of 1 mg
188%
Folate:
106 µg of 400 µg
27%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
80.3 µg of 120 µg
67%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
41610 IU
TOP 8%
Vitamin C
76.4 mg
TOP 11%
Vitamin B6
2.45 mg
TOP 11%
Vitamin B2
0.919 mg
TOP 11%
Vitamin B3
8.701 mg
TOP 14%
Folate
106 µg
TOP 23%
Vitamin B1
0.328 mg
TOP 25%
Vitamin E
29.83 mg
TOP 33%
Vitamin K
80.3 µg
TOP 43%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 24%
12.01 g of 50 g
24%
Fats:
Daily Value: 27%
17.27 g of 65 g
27%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
56.63 g of 300 g
19%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.05 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
6.04 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.37 g
Fiber content ratio for Cayenne pepper
Sugar:
10.34 g
Fiber:
27.2 g
Other:
19.09 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 | 12.01g | 29% | 39% |
4.3 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 17.27g | 27% | 19% |
1.9 times less than Cheddar Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 85% | 11% |
1.4 times more than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 29.43g | N/A | 26% |
1.8 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 56.63g | 19% | 18% |
2 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Iron | 7.8mg | 98% | 7% |
3 times more than Beef
|
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% | 15% |
1.2 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 2014mg | 59% | 5% |
13.7 times more than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 152mg | 36% | 12% |
1.1 times more than Almond
|
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | 39% |
1.2 times more than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 27.2g | 109% | 7% |
11.3 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.37mg | 41% | 23% |
2.6 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 23% | 35% |
2.5 times less than Beef
|
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 42% | 17% |
1.6 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% | 78% |
16.3 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 41610IU | 832% | 8% |
2.5 times more than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 2081µg | 231% | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | 33% |
20.4 times more than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 16% | 62% | |
| Manganese | 2mg | 87% | 28% | |
| 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 | 2.45mg | 188% | 11% |
20.6 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | 43% |
1.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 106µg | 27% | 23% |
1.7 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Saturated Fat | 3.26g | 16% | 35% |
1.8 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.75g | N/A | 46% |
3.6 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 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*
26%
Total Fat
17g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 30mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
57g
108%
Dietary Fiber
27g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
148mg
15%
Iron
8mg
100%
Potassium
2,014mg
0%
*
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
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
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
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
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 Sugars
ⓘ
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.
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Cayenne pepper nutrition infographic
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.