What is Cayenne Pepper? Nutritional Facts & Calories

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What is Cayenne Pepper?

Cayenne is a small and moderately hot chili pepper. When mature it is bright red in color and has a thin tapered body that is between 2-3 inches long. On the Scoville heat scale for hot peppers it is considered 'scorching'. Cayenne has a crunch to it when raw, though is best cooked to reduce the heat of the plant, it is also sold as a powder. This hot pepper is used commonly in Central and South America, as well as Africa.

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Cayenne Pepper Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon1.8g

Teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	6kcal	0%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	1g	1%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	1mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Cayenne Pepper?

1 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Cayenne Pepper?

1 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Cayenne Pepper?

1 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Cayenne Pepper?

1 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper?

There are 6 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Cayenne Pepper?

There are 17 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Cayenne Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Cayenne Pepper?

There are 90 calories in 1 oz of Cayenne Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Cayenne Pepper?

There are 1442 calories in 1 pound of Cayenne Pepper.