Pepper, red or cayenne
✓
Tbsp5 g
✓
Tsp2 g
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Dash1 g

Calories in 1 tsp (2 g)
6.4 calories, 2.7 from fat
 
Carbs
1.1 g
 
Proteins
0.2 g
 
Fat
0.3 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.1 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 (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth), Vitamin C (protects against immune system deficiencies), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Vitamin K (helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure), Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Vitamin E (plays a role in preventing strokes and cataracts), Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Zinc (important for eliminating acne), Calcium (helps you build strong bones) 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
0%
Carbs
2%
Fiber
1%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
1%
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: tsp (2g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 6.4 cal
Calories from Fat 2.7 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.3 g 0.5%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.3%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.6 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.1 g 0.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g 2.2%
Sugars (Added) 0.2 g 0.7%
Protein 0.2 g 0.5%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 832.2 IU 16.6%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 2.5%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 1.5 mg 2.5%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.6 mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6 mcg 2%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 3 mg 0.3%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.4%
Iron (Fe) 0.2 mg 0.9%
Magnesium (Mg) 3 mg 0.8%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 2%
Potassium (K) 40.3 mg 1.2%
Phosphorus (P) 5.9 mg 0.6%
Selenium (Se) 0.2 mcg 0.3%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0.3%