Spices and Herbs

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne

Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026

318kcal per 100 g
12 gProtein
17.3 gFat
56.6 gCarbohydrate

Energy and macronutrients

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Energy318 kcal1,331 kJ—
Protein12 g—
Fat17.3 g23%
of which saturated3.3 g16%
Monounsaturated fat2.8 g—
Polyunsaturated fat8.4 g—
Cholesterol0 mg—
Carbohydrate56.6 g—
of which sugars10.3 g10%
Fibre27.2 g97%
Sodium30 mg1%
Water8.1 g—

Minerals

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Potassium2,014 mg59%
Calcium148 mg11%
Magnesium152 mg36%
Phosphorus293 mg23%
Iron7.8 mg43%
Zinc2.5 mg23%
Copper0.37 mg41%
Selenium8.8 µg16%

Vitamins

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Vitamin A2,081 µg231%
Beta-carotene21,840 µg—
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E30 mg199%
Vitamin K80 µg67%
Thiamin (B1)0.33 mg27%
Riboflavin (B2)0.92 mg71%
Niacin (B3)8.7 mg54%
Vitamin B62.5 mg144%
Folate106 µg27%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Vitamin C76 mg85%

In its food group

Position among 63 foods in “Spices and Herbs”
Energy318 kcal · median 285 kcal
Protein12 g · median 9.6 g
Fibre27.2 g · median 14.7 g
Sugars10.3 g · median 3 g
Saturated fat3.3 g · median 0.99 g
Salt0.08 g · median 0.13 g

65% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.

Spices and Herbs: nutrient values →

Richest in

Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
  • Vitamin A2,081 µg · 231%
  • Vitamin E30 mg · 199%
  • Vitamin B62.5 mg · 144%
  • Fibre27.2 g · 97%
  • Vitamin C76 mg · 85%

Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.