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 (protects against immune system deficiencies), Vitamin B6 (helps cure depression), Vitamin K (helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure), Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Vitamin E (fights diabetes and Alzheimer's disease), Potassium (helps improve the health of your bones), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Magnesium (relaxes the nervous system), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Zinc (plays a leading role in weight loss), Calcium (helps you build strong bones) and Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body).
  • 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

Helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems; Keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; Helps regulate the body's metabolism.

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%