Calories in 20g of Red or Cayenne Pepper
20g of red or cayenne pepper (20 g) has 64 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2.4 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 11 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 36% fat and 53% carbs. For comparison, 15g of red or cayenne pepper has 48 and 30g of red or cayenne pepper has 95 calories. Burning 64 calories takes about 11 minutes of brisk walking or 5 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 20g of red or cayenne pepper?
20g of red or cayenne pepper weighs about 20 g and has 64 calories.
How much protein is in 20g of red or cayenne pepper?
20g of red or cayenne pepper has 2.4 g of protein, which is 5% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 20g of red or cayenne pepper?
20g of red or cayenne pepper has 11 g of carbohydrates, including 5.4 g of fiber and 2.1 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.