Calories in 1 Oz of Red or Cayenne Pepper
1 oz of red or cayenne pepper (28 g) has 90 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 3.4 g of protein, 4.9 g of fat and 16 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 36% fat and 53% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of red or cayenne pepper has 180 calories. Burning 90 calories takes about 16 minutes of brisk walking or 7 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 1 oz of red or cayenne pepper?
1 oz of red or cayenne pepper weighs about 28 g and has 90 calories.
How much protein is in 1 oz of red or cayenne pepper?
1 oz of red or cayenne pepper has 3.4 g of protein, which is 7% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 oz of red or cayenne pepper?
1 oz of red or cayenne pepper has 16 g of carbohydrates, including 7.7 g of fiber and 2.9 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.