Calories in Spices, chili powder
Generic food Dried or dry Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
Spices, chili powder contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (8 g) provides about 23 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from fat and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for spices and herbs on FoodFactly (285 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 254% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 165% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 123% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 2,867 mg | 125% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 49.7 g | 18% |
| Dietary fiber M | 34.8 g | 124% |
| Total sugars M | 7.2 g | |
| Protein M | 13.5 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A M | 1,483 µg | 165% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 38.1 mg | 254% |
| Vitamin K M | 106 µg | 88% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.25 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.94 mg | 72% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 11.6 mg | 73% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.89 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 2.1 mg | 123% |
| Folate (B9) C | 28 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 66.5 mg | 12% |
| Calcium M | 330 mg | 25% |
| Iron M | 17.3 mg | 96% |
| Magnesium M | 149 mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus M | 300 mg | 24% |
| Potassium M | 1,950 mg | 41% |
| Zinc M | 4.3 mg | 39% |
| Copper M | 1 mg | 111% |
| Manganese M | 1.7 mg | 74% |
| Selenium M | 20.4 µg | 37% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- Fat 34%
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
- Protein13.5 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber34.8 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars7.2 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat14.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium2,867 mgin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.76 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 2.1 g |
| Fructose M | 4.3 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.07 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.27 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.39 g |
| Leucine M | 0.63 g |
| Lysine M | 0.36 g |
| Methionine M | 0.13 g |
| Cystine M | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.37 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.19 g |
| Valine M | 0.54 g |
| Arginine M | 0.49 g |
| Histidine M | 0.18 g |
| Alanine M | 0.45 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glycine M | 0.6 g |
| Proline M | 1.3 g |
| Serine M | 0.23 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.52 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 7.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.081 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.082 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 15,000 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 21 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 310 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 2,090 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 3,490 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.24 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 3.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 3.1 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 2.9 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 83 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water M | 10.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 11.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,179 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 29,650 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 28 µg |
| Betaine M | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spices
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, bay leaf | 313 | 7.6 g | 75 g | 8.4 g |
| Spices, caraway seed | 333 | 19.8 g | 49.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Spices, cardamom | 311 | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Spices, celery seed | 392 | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Spices, coriander leaf, dried Dried or dry | 279 | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Spices, coriander seed | 298 | 12.4 g | 55 g | 17.8 g |
| Spices, cumin seed | 375 | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Spices, curry powder Dried or dry | 325 | 14.3 g | 55.8 g | 14 g |
| Spices, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Spices, ginger, ground | 335 | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Spices, mace, ground | 475 | 6.7 g | 50.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Spices, marjoram, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 12.7 g | 60.6 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 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 spices?
100 g of dried or dry spices has 282 kcal. 1 tbsp (8 g): about 23 kcal. 1 tsp (2.7 g): about 8 kcal.
Is dried or dry spices high in protein?
Dried or dry spices contains 13.5 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 tbsp (8 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is above the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices has 49.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 34.8 g of fiber and 7.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry spices?
Dried or dry spices contains 14.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (254% DV), Vitamin A (165% DV), Vitamin B6 (123% DV), copper (111% DV) and iron (96% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry spices?
100 g contains 2,867 mg of sodium, 125% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 171319. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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