Spices and Herbs
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
Per 100 g of the edible portion · FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018 · Foundation Foods 2026-04
318kcal per 100 g
12 gProtein
17.3 gFat
56.6 gCarbohydrate
Energy and macronutrients
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 318 kcal1,331 kJ | 16% |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Fat | 17.3 g | 22% |
| of which saturated | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.4 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% |
| of which sugars | 10.3 g | — |
| Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% |
| Water | 8.1 g | — |
Minerals
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 2,014 mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 152 mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 293 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 8.8 µg | 16% |
Vitamins
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2,081 µg | 231% |
| Beta-carotene | 21,840 µg | — |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 30 mg | 199% |
| Vitamin K | 80 µg | 67% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.33 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.92 mg | 71% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.7 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.5 mg | 144% |
| Folate | 106 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 76 mg | 85% |
In its food group
Position among 66 foods in “Spices and Herbs”
Energy318 kcal · median 282 kcal
Protein12 g · median 9.4 g
Fiber27.2 g · median 14.6 g
Sugars10.3 g · median 2.8 g
Saturated fat3.3 g · median 0.73 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.
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%
- Fiber27.2 g · 97%
- Vitamin C76 mg · 85%
Other foods in the group
More from “Spices and Herbs”
- Spices, sage, ground315 kcal
- Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original322 kcal
- Spices, bay leaf313 kcal
- Spices, fenugreek seed323 kcal
- Spices, turmeric, ground312 kcal
- Spices, cardamom311 kcal
- Spices, curry powder325 kcal
- Spices, saffron310 kcal
- Spices, poultry seasoning307 kcal
- Spices, dill seed305 kcal
- Spices, garlic powder331 kcal
- Spices, rosemary, dried331 kcal
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy (April 2018) and Foundation Foods (April 2026) · public domain (CC0 1.0).
Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9 (FDA).