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 (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling), Vitamin B6 (helps decrease asthma attacks in severity and frequency), Vitamin K (helps prevent cancer), Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Vitamin E (plays a role in preventing strokes and cataracts), Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Magnesium (essential for proper hydration), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders), Calcium (helps prevent cancer) 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

Fights cancer and slows down tumor growth; Keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy.

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%