Calories in 15g of Red or Cayenne Pepper
15g of red or cayenne pepper (15 g) has 48 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.8 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 8.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 36% fat and 53% carbs. For comparison, 10g of red or cayenne pepper has 32 and 20g of red or cayenne pepper has 64 calories. Burning 48 calories takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 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 15g of red or cayenne pepper?
15g of red or cayenne pepper weighs about 15 g and has 48 calories.
How much protein is in 15g of red or cayenne pepper?
15g of red or cayenne pepper has 1.8 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 15g of red or cayenne pepper?
15g of red or cayenne pepper has 8.5 g of carbohydrates, including 4.1 g of fiber and 1.6 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.