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How Many Calories in Peppers, Ancho, Dried?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 80 kcal | 3.4g |
| 100g | 281 kcal | 11.9g |
| 1 pepper | 48 kcal | 2.0g |
A peppers, ancho, dried contains 281 calories per 100g. A typical 1 pepper (17g) provides about 48 calories. Peppers, Ancho, Dried is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Peppers, Ancho, Dried Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (17g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | 48 kcal |
| Protein | 11.9g | 2.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 51.4g | 8.7g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 8.2g | 1.4g |
| of which Saturates | 0.8g | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 21.6g | 3.7g |
| Sodium | 43.0mg | 7mg |
| Potassium | 2411.0mg | 410mg |
| Calcium | 61.0mg | 10mg |
| Iron | 10.9mg | 1.9mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0mg | 0.3mg |
| Vitamin A | 1022.0µg | 174µg |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 2.3mg | 0.4mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (24% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of carbohydrates (19% DV)
- High in fibre (77% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (11% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (4% DV)
- Low in sodium (2% DV)
- High in potassium (51% DV) — an excellent source
- High in iron (61% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin A (114% DV) — an excellent source
- High in riboflavin (B2) (177% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 14% DV
- Protein: 24% DV
- Carbohydrates: 19% DV
- Fibre: 77% DV
- Fat: 11% DV
- Saturated fat: 4% DV
- Sodium: 2% DV
- Potassium: 51% DV
- Calcium: 5% DV
- Iron: 61% DV
- Vitamin C: 2% DV
- Vitamin A: 114% DV
- Selenium: 5% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 177% DV
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Does peppers, ancho, dried fit your diet?
Fibre intake
Peppers, Ancho, Dried provides 21.6g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in peppers, ancho, dried per 100g?
Peppers, Ancho, Dried contains 281 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is peppers, ancho, dried high in calories?
A 1 pepper of peppers, ancho, dried (17g) has around 48 calories — roughly 2% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is peppers, ancho, dried good for weight loss?
Peppers, Ancho, Dried is fairly calorie-dense at 281 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 pepper provides about 48 calories.
How much protein is in peppers, ancho, dried?
Peppers, Ancho, Dried contains 11.9g of protein per 100g.
Is peppers, ancho, dried a good source of fibre?
Yes — peppers, ancho, dried provides 21.6g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does peppers, ancho, dried compare to spices, chili powder?
Peppers, Ancho, Dried has 281 calories per 100g, close to spices, chili powder at 282 — 1 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of peppers, ancho, dried for 20g of protein?
With 11.9g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 168g of peppers, ancho, dried to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to peppers, ancho, dried by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, Ancho, Dried (this page) | 281 kcal | 11.9g | 51.4g | 8.2g |
| Spices, Chili Powder | 282 kcal | 13.5g | 49.7g | 14.3g |
| Spices, Paprika | 282 kcal | 14.1g | 54.0g | 12.9g |
| Spices, Coriander Leaf, Dried | 279 kcal | 21.9g | 52.1g | 4.8g |
| Fungi, Cloud Ears, Dried | 284 kcal | 9.2g | 73.0g | 0.7g |
| Spearmint, Dried | 285 kcal | 19.9g | 52.0g | 6.0g |
| Spices, Thyme, Dried | 276 kcal | 9.1g | 63.9g | 7.4g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.