Spices & herbs

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne

FDC 170932tsp (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 97 · +4 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, pepper, red or cayenne ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 97 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 17 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (231% DV), an excellent source of vitamin e (199% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (97% DV). Most of its 318 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12 g · 11%Carb 56.6 g · 53%Fat 17.3 g · 36%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories318 kcal16%
Total fat17 g22%
Saturated fat3.3 g16%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium30 mg1%
Carbohydrate57 g21%
Dietary fiber27 g97%
Sugars10 g
Protein12 g24%
Potassium2010 mg43%
Calcium148 mg11%
Iron7.8 mg43%
Magnesium152 mg36%
Vitamin C76 mg85%
Vitamin A2080 µg231%
Vitamin E30 mg199%

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FDC 170932

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A231% DV
Vitamin E199% DV
Dietary fiber97% DV
Vitamin C85% DV
Potassium43% DV
Iron43% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density97 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g27 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g30 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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