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

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  • 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 (helps prevent cardiovascular diseases), Vitamin B6 (helps cure depression), Vitamin K (fights Alzheimer's disease), Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Vitamin E (fights diabetes and Alzheimer's disease), Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Copper (stimulates the brain), Zinc (important for eliminating acne), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim) and Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health).
  • 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

Essential for healthy bones; 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%