Calories in 100g of Red or Cayenne Pepper
100g of red or cayenne pepper (100 g) has 318 calories. That is 16% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 12 g of protein, 17 g of fat and 57 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 36% fat and 53% carbs. For comparison, 50g of red or cayenne pepper has 159 calories. Burning 318 calories takes about 57 minutes of brisk walking or 26 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Red or Cayenne Pepper: common questions
How many calories are in 100g of red or cayenne pepper?
100g of red or cayenne pepper weighs about 100 g and has 318 calories.
How much protein is in 100g of red or cayenne pepper?
100g of red or cayenne pepper has 12 g of protein, which is 24% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 100g of red or cayenne pepper?
100g of red or cayenne pepper has 57 g of carbohydrates, including 27 g of fiber and 10 g of sugars.
How much red or cayenne pepper is 100 calories?
100 calories of red or cayenne pepper is 31 g, about 6 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170932. Original description: Spices, pepper, red or cayenne. Portion weights are USDA household measures.