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Nutritional Profile of Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
We got 48 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for four nutrients.
These are
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Spices and Herbs) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for 17 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 20 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Linolenic Acid (18:3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
In food category: Spices and Herbs
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 56.6 g | 16 g | 41 | 439 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 27.2 g | 7.7 g | 17 | 32 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 10.3 g | 2.9 g | 22 | 762 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 2.8 g | 779.6 mg | 18 | 1397 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.4 g | 2.4 g | 3 | 319 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 3.3 g | 924.2 mg | 11 | 1160 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 17.3 g | 4.9 g | 9 | 505 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 9 | 502 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 15 | 680 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 90 mg | 25.5 mg | 19 | 1060 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.4 g | 669 mg | 7 | 896 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 490 mg | 138.9 mg | 11 | 1202 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 2.5 g | 711.6 mg | 16 | 1399 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 240 mg | 68 mg | 6 | 743 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 7.7 g | 2.2 g | 2 | 321 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 660 mg | 187.1 mg | 12 | 342 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 12 g | 3.4 g | 22 | 556 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 106 µg | 30.1 µg | 13 | 349 |
| Folate, food | 106 µg | 30.1 µg | 13 | 183 |
| Folate, total | 106 µg | 30.1 µg | 13 | 277 |
| Niacin | 8.7 mg | 2.5 mg | 7 | 267 |
| Riboflavin | 919 µg | 260.5 µg | 8 | 159 |
| Thiamin | 328 µg | 93 µg | 18 | 556 |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.5 mg | 694.6 µg | 3 | 35 |
| Vitamin C | 76.4 mg | 21.7 mg | 12 | 102 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 29.8 mg | 8.4 mg | 2 | 26 |
| beta-Carotene | 21.8 mg | 6.2 mg | 2 | 4 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 6.3 mg | 1.8 mg | 1 | 1 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 13.2 mg | 3.7 mg | 2 | 21 |
| Phylloquinone | 80.3 µg | 22.8 µg | 13 | 340 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 41.6k IU | 11.8k IU | 2 | 15 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.1 mg | 589.7 µg | 2 | 53 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 148 mg | 42 mg | 48 | 397 |
| Copper, Cu | 373 µg | 105.7 µg | 41 | 483 |
| Iron, Fe | 7.8 mg | 2.2 mg | 40 | 258 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 152 mg | 43.1 mg | 34 | 170 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2 mg | 567 µg | 33 | 180 |
| Phosphorus, P | 293 mg | 83.1 mg | 22 | 371 |
| Potassium, K | 2 g | 569.8 mg | 9 | 46 |
| Selenium, Se | 8.8 µg | 2.5 µg | 15 | 605 |
| Sodium, Na | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 46 | 1121 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.5 mg | 703.1 µg | 30 | 665 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 51.5 mg | 14.6 mg | 7 | 642 |
| Phytosterols | 83 mg | 23.5 mg | 13 | 59 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 8.1 g | 2.3 g | 64 | 2266 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 6 g | 1.7 g | 29 | 140 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 318 kcal | 90.2 kcal | 27 | 370 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,330 kj | 377 kj | 13 | 173 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Pepper (Red Or Cayenne, Spices)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tsp | 1.8 g | 0.1 oz |
| Tbsp | 5.3 g | 0.2 oz |
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| Hot Chili Pepper | No of Nutrients |
| 45 | |
| Hot Peppers | No of Nutrients |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 51 |
(Made Without Fat) | 41 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 51 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 51 |
(Made Without Fat) | 41 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 51 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 51 |
(Made Without Fat) | 41 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 51 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat, Unspecified Form) | 51 |
(Unspecified Form, Made Without Fat) | 41 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form) | 51 |
| Pepper | No of Nutrients |
(Black, Spices) | 82 |
| Peppermint | No of Nutrients |
| 57 | |
| White Pepper | No of Nutrients |
(Spices) | 30 |
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