Pepper, red or cayenne
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Tbsp5 g
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Tsp2 g
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Dash1 g

Calories in 1 tbsp (5 g)
15.9 calories, 8.1 from fat
 
Carbs
2.8 g
 
Proteins
0.6 g
 
Fat
0.9 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.2 g

KEY FACTS

(learn about health benefits or risks)
  • Pepper, red or cayenne has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.11 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (108.3%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin A (helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems), Vitamin C (protects against immune system deficiencies), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Vitamin K (fights Alzheimer's disease), Manganese (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Vitamin E (helps prevent cancer and heart diseases), Potassium (plays an important role in the process of keeping brain function normal level), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Zinc (important for eliminating acne), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim) and Selenium (stimulates the creation of antioxidants).
  • Pepper, red or cayenne contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, sodium and sugars (0.02%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (24% of DV/100g) and fiber (109% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.2 cal/g)
High
Density
(108.3 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.5 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
1%
Protein
1%
Carbs
5%
Fiber
1%
Fat
1%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
2%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin A

Fights cancer and slows down tumor growth; Helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Helps regulate the body's metabolism; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Pepper, red or cayenne

Serving Size: tbsp (5g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 15.9 cal
Calories from Fat 8.1 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.9 g 1.3%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g 0.8%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 1.5 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8 g 0.9%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g 5.4%
Sugars (Added) 0.5 g 1.7%
Protein 0.6 g 1.2%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 2080.5 IU 41.6%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6.1%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 3.8 mg 6.4%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 1.5 mg 5%
Vitamin K 4 mcg 5%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 7.4 mg 0.7%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.9%
Iron (Fe) 0.4 mg 2.2%
Magnesium (Mg) 7.6 mg 1.9%
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 mg 5%
Potassium (K) 100.7 mg 2.9%
Phosphorus (P) 14.7 mg 1.5%
Selenium (Se) 0.4 mcg 0.6%
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 mg 0.8%