Calories in Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
Generic food 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, pepper, red or cayenne contains 318 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (5.3 g) provides about 17 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 231% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 199% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 144% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 318 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 17.3 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat ? | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 56.6 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 27.2 g | 97% |
| Total sugars I | 10.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 12 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A ? | 2,081 µg | 231% |
| Vitamin C ? | 76.4 mg | 85% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 29.8 mg | 199% |
| Vitamin K I | 80.3 µg | 67% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.33 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.92 mg | 71% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 8.7 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 2.5 mg | 144% |
| Folate (B9) C | 106 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 51.5 mg | 9% |
| Calcium ? | 148 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 7.8 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium ? | 152 mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus ? | 293 mg | 23% |
| Potassium ? | 2,014 mg | 43% |
| Zinc ? | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper ? | 0.37 mg | 41% |
| Manganese ? | 2 mg | 87% |
| Selenium M | 8.8 µg | 16% |
% 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 53%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein12 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber27.2 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars10.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat17.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium30 mgbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 8.4 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) ? | 7.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.09 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.49 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.24 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 | 21,840 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 13,157 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6,252 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 83 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,331 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 41,610 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 106 µg |
| 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 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 |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spices?
100 g of spices has 318 kcal. 1 tbsp (5.3 g): about 17 kcal. 1 tsp (1.8 g): about 6 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 12 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.64 g in 1 tbsp (5.3 g). About 11% 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 spices?
Spices has 56.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 27.2 g of fiber and 10.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 17.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (231% DV), Vitamin E (199% DV), Vitamin B6 (144% DV), manganese (87% DV) and Vitamin C (85% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 30 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, pepper, red or cayenne has 318 kcal, while spices, coriander leaf, dried has 279 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 170932. 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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