Food guide

Cayenne

Ground hot chilli used by the pinch; capsaicin is the heat, and a little goes a long way.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of cayenne for fair comparison. Typical serving: 1 g — 3 kcal per 1 g serving.

Nutrition information for Cayenne
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	300 kcal	3 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	10 g	0.1 g	3.3 g
Carbohydrate	60 g	0.6 g	20 g
Fat	20 g	0.2 g	6.7 g
Fibre	30 g	0.3 g	10 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of cayenne, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Cayenne
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (1 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	2081 µg	20.8 µg	231%
Vitamin C	76.4 mg	0.76 mg	85%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	29.8 mg	0.3 mg	199%
Vitamin K	80.3 µg	0.8 µg	67%
Thiamin	0.33 mg	0.003 mg	28%
Riboflavin	0.92 mg	0.009 mg	71%
Niacin	8.7 mg	0.087 mg	54%
Vitamin B6	2.5 mg	0.025 mg	147%
Folate	106 µg	1.1 µg	27%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Choline	51.5 mg	0.52 mg	9%
Minerals
Calcium	148 mg	1.5 mg	11%
Iron	7.8 mg	0.078 mg	43%
Magnesium	152 mg	1.5 mg	36%
Phosphorus	293 mg	2.9 mg	23%
Potassium	2014 mg	20.1 mg	43%
Sodium	30 mg	0.3 mg	1%
Zinc	2.5 mg	0.025 mg	23%
Selenium	8.8 µg	0.088 µg	16%
Copper	0.37 mg	0.004 mg	41%
Manganese	2 mg	0.02 mg	87%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, pepper, red or cayenne

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat cayenne?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Ground hot chilli used by the pinch; capsaicin is the heat, and a little goes a long way.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Eggs, Beans, Chocolate.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.