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How Many Calories in Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 90 kcal | 3.4g |
| 100g | 318 kcal | 12.0g |
| 1 tsp | 6 kcal | 0.2g |
A spices, pepper, red or cayenne contains 318 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tsp (2g) provides about 6 calories. Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (2g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 318 kcal | 6 kcal |
| Protein | 12.0g | 0.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 56.6g | 1.1g |
| of which Sugars | 10.3g | 0.2g |
| Fat | 17.3g | 0.3g |
| of which Saturates | 3.3g | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 27.2g | 0.5g |
| Sodium | 30.0mg | 1mg |
| Potassium | 2014.0mg | 40mg |
| Calcium | 148.0mg | 3mg |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 0.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 1.5mg |
| Vitamin A | 2081.0µg | 42µg |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.9mg | 0.0mg |
% 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
- High in carbohydrates (21% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fibre (97% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (22% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- High in potassium (43% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of calcium (11% DV)
- High in iron (43% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin C (85% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin A (231% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of selenium (16% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (69% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 16% DV
- Protein: 24% DV
- Carbohydrates: 21% DV
- Fibre: 97% DV
- Fat: 22% DV
- Saturated fat: 16% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 43% DV
- Calcium: 11% DV
- Iron: 43% DV
- Vitamin C: 85% DV
- Vitamin A: 231% DV
- Selenium: 16% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 69% DV
Useful for tracking spices, pepper, red or cayenne
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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 spices, pepper, red or cayenne fit your diet?
Fibre intake
Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne provides 27.2g 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 spices, pepper, red or cayenne per 100g?
Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne contains 318 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is spices, pepper, red or cayenne high in calories?
A 1 tsp of spices, pepper, red or cayenne (2g) has around 6 calories — roughly 0% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is spices, pepper, red or cayenne good for weight loss?
Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne is fairly calorie-dense at 318 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tsp provides about 6 calories.
How much protein is in spices, pepper, red or cayenne?
Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne contains 12.0g of protein per 100g.
Is spices, pepper, red or cayenne a good source of fibre?
Yes — spices, pepper, red or cayenne provides 27.2g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does spices, pepper, red or cayenne compare to peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled?
Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne has 318 calories per 100g, close to peanuts, all types, cooked, boiled at 318 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of spices, pepper, red or cayenne for 20g of protein?
With 12.0g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 167g of spices, pepper, red or cayenne to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to spices, pepper, red or cayenne by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, Pepper, Red or Cayenne (this page) | 318 kcal | 12.0g | 56.6g | 17.3g |
| Peanuts, All Types, Cooked, Boiled | 318 kcal | 13.5g | 21.3g | 22.0g |
| Celery Flakes, Dried | 319 kcal | 11.3g | 63.7g | 2.1g |
| Spices, Sage, Ground | 315 kcal | 10.6g | 60.7g | 12.8g |
| Leeks, (bulb and Lower-leaf Portion), Freeze-dried | 321 kcal | 15.2g | 74.7g | 2.1g |
| Soy Protein Isolate, Potassium Type | 321 kcal | 88.3g | 2.6g | 0.5g |
| Seasoning Mix, Dry, Taco, Original | 322 kcal | 4.5g | 58.0g | 0.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.