Calories in Especias, pimienta, rojo o cayena
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.
Especias, pimienta, rojo o cayena contains 318 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cucharada (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 especias y hierbas on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 231% of the Daily Value for Vitamina A, 199% of the Daily Value for Vitamina E and 144% of the Daily Value for Vitamina 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% |
| Vitamina A ? | 2.081 µg | 231% |
| Vitamina C ? | 76,4 mg | 85% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E I | 29,8 mg | 199% |
| Vitamina K I | 80,3 µg | 67% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,33 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0,92 mg | 71% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 8,7 mg | 54% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 2,5 mg | 144% |
| Folate (B9) C | 106 µg | 27% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 51,5 mg | 9% |
| Calcio ? | 148 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 7,8 mg | 43% |
| Magnesio ? | 152 mg | 36% |
| Fósforo ? | 293 mg | 23% |
| Potasio ? | 2.014 mg | 43% |
| Zinc ? | 2,5 mg | 23% |
| Copper ? | 0,37 mg | 41% |
| Manganese ? | 2 mg | 87% |
| Selenio 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 especias y hierbas (median 9,6 g)
- Fiber27,2 gabove the median for especias y hierbas (median 14,7 g)
- Sugars10,3 gin the top quarter of especias y hierbas (median 2,9 g)
- Fat17,3 gin the top quarter of especias y hierbas (median 5,9 g)
- Saturated fat3,3 gin the top quarter of especias y hierbas (median 0,86 g)
- Sodium30 mgbelow the median for especias y hierbas (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)
| Grasa monoinsaturada ? | 2,8 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada ? | 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 |
| Ácido linoléico (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)
| Betacaroteno C | 21.840 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina I | 13.157 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6.252 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Fitosterols ? | 83 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Agua ? | 8,1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1.331 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI ? | 41.610 IU |
| Ácido fólico Z | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida ? | 106 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Especias
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Especias, hoja de la bahía | 313 | 7,6 g | 75 g | 8,4 g |
| Especias, caraway seed | 333 | 19,8 g | 49,9 g | 14,6 g |
| Especias, cardamomo | 311 | 10,8 g | 68,5 g | 6,7 g |
| Especias, semilla de apio | 392 | 18,1 g | 41,4 g | 25,3 g |
| Especias, hoja de cilantro, seca Dried or dry | 279 | 21,9 g | 52,1 g | 4,8 g |
| Especias, semilla de cilantro | 298 | 12,4 g | 55 g | 17,8 g |
| Especias, semilla de comino | 375 | 17,8 g | 44,2 g | 22,3 g |
| Especias, polvo de curry Dried or dry | 325 | 14,3 g | 55,8 g | 14 g |
| Especias, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55,2 g | 14,5 g |
| Especias, ginger, tierra | 335 | 9 g | 71,6 g | 4,2 g |
| Especias, mace, tierra | 475 | 6,7 g | 50,5 g | 32,4 g |
| Especias, marjoram, seca 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, seca Dried or dry | 285 | 19,9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Mezcla de sastrería, seco, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10,8 g | 56,6 g | 7,3 g |
| Mezcla de sastrería, seco, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4,5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Rosemary, fresco fresco Raw | 131 | 3,3 g | 20,7 g | 5,9 g |
| Thyme, fresco fresco Raw | 101 | 5,6 g | 24,5 g | 1,7 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2,2 g | 46,1 g | 10,9 g |
| Peppermint, fresco fresco Raw | 70 | 3,8 g | 14,9 g | 0,94 g |
| Ajo, cocinado 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 especias?
100 g of especias has 318 kcal. 1 cucharada (5,3 g): about 17 kcal. 1 tsp (1,8 g): about 6 kcal.
Is especias high in protein?
Especias contains 12 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,64 g in 1 cucharada (5,3 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other especias y hierbas, that is above the median (median 9,6 g).
How many carbs are in especias?
Especias 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 especias?
Especias 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 especias contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamina A (231% DV), Vitamina E (199% DV), Vitamina B6 (144% DV), manganese (87% DV) and Vitamina C (85% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in especias?
100 g contains 30 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does especias have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, especias, pimienta, rojo o cayena has 318 kcal, while especias, hoja de cilantro, seca 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 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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