Spices (pepper, red or cayenne) nutrition facts
Capsicum frutescens or Capsicum annuum
100 grams of spices, pepper, red or cayenne contain 318 calories, 12 g of protein, 57 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin A (231% DV), vitamin E (199% DV), vitamin B6 (144% DV) and dietary fiber (97% DV). Most of its calories (53%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin A231%
- Vitamin E199%
- Vitamin B6144%
- Dietary fiber97%
- Manganese87%
- Vitamin C85%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2080 µg | 231% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4 mg | 85% |
| Vitamin E | 29.8 mg | 199% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3 µg | 67% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.33 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.92 mg | 71% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.7 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 mg | 144% |
| Folate | 106 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 51.5 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 2010 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 152 mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 293 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.48 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 87% |
| Selenium | 8.8 µg | 16% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 3.26 g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 8.05 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Spices (pepper, red or cayenne) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 318 | 249 | +28% |
| Protein | 12 g | 10.1 g | +19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 44 g | +29% |
| Total fat | 17.3 g | 8.37 g | +107% |
| Dietary fiber | 27.2 g | 19.3 g | +41% |
| Total sugars | 10.3 g | 4.42 g | +133% |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1237 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170932. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.