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Cayenne pepper
DriedHerbs & Spices

Cayenne pepper

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Calories
318kcal
Protein
12.01g
Protein / 100 kcal
3.8g
Total fat
17.27g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Cayenne pepper is a herbs & spices food. A 100 g edible portion provides 318 calories, 12 g of protein, 56.6 g of carbohydrate and 17.3 g of fat. That works out to 3.8 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros430 kcal
  • Protein12.01 g · 11.2%
  • Carbs56.63 g · 52.7%
  • Fat17.27 g · 36.1%

Where Cayenne pepper ranks

Nutrition

3.8 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    318 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    12.01 g
    24%
  • Carbohydrate
    56.63 g
    21%
  • Fiber
    27.2 g
    97%
  • Total sugars
    10.34 g
  • Total fat
    17.27 g
    22%
  • Saturated fat
    3.26 g
    16%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    30 mg
    1%
  • Potassium
    2014 mg
    43%
  • Calcium
    148 mg
    11%
  • Iron
    7.8 mg
    43%
  • Magnesium
    152 mg
    36%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    76.4 mg
    85%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cayenne pepper?
Cayenne pepper has 318 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Cayenne pepper?
Cayenne pepper has 12 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Cayenne pepper?
Cayenne pepper has 56.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Cayenne pepper?
Cayenne pepper has 17.3 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Cayenne pepper?
Cayenne pepper has 27.2 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Cayenne pepper?
Cayenne pepper has 10.3 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Cayenne pepper high in protein?
Cayenne pepper provides 3.8 g of protein per 100 calories — a relatively low protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Cayenne pepper keto-friendly?
Cayenne pepper has 56.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so it is relatively high in carbs for a strict keto plan (per 100 g).
Is Cayenne pepper vegan?
Yes — Cayenne pepper contains no animal products, so it is vegan.
Is Cayenne pepper vegetarian?
Yes — Cayenne pepper is vegetarian.
Is Cayenne pepper gluten-free?
Yes — Cayenne pepper contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Cayenne pepper dairy-free?
Yes — Cayenne pepper contains no milk or dairy ingredients.
What is a serving size of Cayenne pepper?
A common serving of Cayenne pepper is 1 undetermined tsp (about 2 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

Educational information only — not medical advice. See our methodology.