Calories in Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried
Generic food Dried or dry Vegetables
Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried contains 324 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (37 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 147% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 93% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 90% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 324 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.81 g | 4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 91 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 69.9 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 28.7 g | 103% |
| Total sugars I | 41.1 g | |
| Protein ? | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 1,324 µg | 147% |
| Vitamin C ? | 31.4 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 3.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K I | 108 µg | 90% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.081 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 1.2 mg | 93% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 8.7 mg | 54% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.96 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.81 mg | 48% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 84.3 mg | 15% |
| Calcium ? | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 6 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium ? | 88 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus ? | 159 mg | 13% |
| Potassium ? | 1,870 mg | 40% |
| Zinc ? | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper ? | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| Manganese ? | 0.82 mg | 36% |
| Selenium I | 3.5 µg | 6% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 75%
- Fat 14%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber28.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars41.1 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat5.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.81 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium91 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.47 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.39 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.34 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.55 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.47 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.13 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.33 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.22 g |
| Valine ? | 0.45 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.51 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.22 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.43 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.39 g |
| Proline ? | 0.46 g |
| Serine ? | 0.43 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.016 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.69 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.45 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 14,844 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 5,494 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 994 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1,103 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 7.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 6.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,356 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 26,488 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 51 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Peppers
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, sweet, red, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 18 | 0.8 g | 3.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 1.1 g | 4.5 g | 0.21 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 16 | 0.95 g | 3.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, frozen, chopped, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 16 | 0.95 g | 3.3 g | 0.18 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed Cooked | 133 | 1 g | 6.6 g | 12.8 g |
| Peppers, jalapeno, raw Raw | 29 | 0.91 g | 6.5 g | 0.37 g |
| Peppers, chili, green, canned Canned | 21 | 0.72 g | 4.6 g | 0.27 g |
| Peppers, hungarian, raw Raw | 29 | 0.8 g | 6.7 g | 0.41 g |
| Peppers, pasilla, dried Dried or dry | 345 | 12.4 g | 51.1 g | 15.9 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 314 | 17.9 g | 68.7 g | 3 g |
| Peppers, sweet, yellow, raw Raw | 27 | 1 g | 6.3 g | 0.21 g |
| Peppers, serrano, raw Raw | 32 | 1.7 g | 6.7 g | 0.44 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot, dehydrated Dried or dry | 341 | 8.1 g | 79.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Radishes, oriental, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 7.9 g | 63.4 g | 0.72 g |
| Tomato powder Dried or dry | 302 | 12.9 g | 74.7 g | 0.44 g |
| Shallots, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 348 | 12.3 g | 80.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Tomatoes, sun-dried Dried or dry | 258 | 14.1 g | 55.8 g | 3 g |
| Sun-dried tomatoes Dried or dry | 258 | 14.1 g | 55.8 g | 3 g |
| Onions, dehydrated flakes Dried or dry | 349 | 9 g | 83.3 g | 0.46 g |
| Chives, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 311 | 21.2 g | 64.3 g | 3.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry peppers?
100 g of dried or dry peppers has 324 kcal. 1 cup (37 g): about 120 kcal. 1 pepper (0.5 g): about 2 kcal.
Is dried or dry peppers high in protein?
Dried or dry peppers contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 cup (37 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry peppers?
Dried or dry peppers has 69.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 28.7 g of fiber and 41.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry peppers?
Dried or dry peppers contains 5.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.81 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry peppers contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (147% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (93% DV), Vitamin K (90% DV), Niacin (B3) (54% DV) and Vitamin B6 (48% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry peppers?
100 g contains 91 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does peppers have the same nutrition dried or dry and canned?
No. Per 100 g, peppers, hot chile, sun-dried has 324 kcal, while peppers, sweet, red, canned, solids and liquids has 18 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168570. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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