Cayenne pepper powder: calories and nutrition facts
Cayenne pepper powder has 376 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Teaspoon (2 g), has 8 kcal.
- Calories
- 376 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 29.4 g
- Fat
- 17.3 g
Per 100 g
Cayenne pepper powder: how many calories?
Cayenne pepper powder has 376 kcal per 100 g, with 12 g protein, 29.4 g carbs and 17.3 g fat. A 2 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 8 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein15%
- Carbohydrates37%
- Fat48%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 8 kcal
- Protein
- 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.6 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (2 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 376 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Fat | 17.3 g | 0.3 g |
| of which saturated fat | 3.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.4 g | 0.6 g |
| of which sugars | 10.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 27.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 12 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1 mg |
| Water | 8.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 76.4 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 3 mg |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Potassium | 2,010 mg | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 152 mg | 3 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(376 kcal) | 19% |
| Fat(17.3 g) | 25% |
| of which saturated fat(3.3 g) | 16% |
| Carbohydrates(29.4 g) | 11% |
| of which sugars(10.3 g) | 11% |
| Protein(12 g) | 24% |
| Salt(0.08 g) | 1% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Cayenne pepper powder: frequently asked questions
Cayenne pepper powder: how many calories per serving?
A 2 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 8 kcal.
Cayenne pepper powder: how much protein?
Cayenne pepper powder contains 12 g of protein per 100 g, 24% of the 50 g reference intake.
Cayenne pepper powder: how much fibre?
Cayenne pepper powder provides 27.2 g of fibre per 100 g, 109% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Cayenne pepper powder: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 27 g of this food.
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