Calories in 1 Tbsp of Red or Cayenne Pepper
1 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper (5 g) has 17 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.6 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 36% fat and 53% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper has 34 calories. Burning 17 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute 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 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper?
1 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper weighs about 5 g and has 17 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper?
1 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper has 0.6 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper?
1 tbsp of red or cayenne pepper has 3 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.5 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.