Spices, pepper, red or cayenne
FDC 170932tsp (2 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 97 · +4 vs Spices & herbs medianOn 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.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 318 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 17 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 57 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber | 27 g | 97% |
| Sugars | 10 g | |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Potassium | 2010 mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 152 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 76 mg | 85% |
| Vitamin A | 2080 µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 30 mg | 199% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.35 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.6 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.54 g | 2% |
| Sugars | 0.21 g | |
| Protein | 0.24 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 42 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | 4% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170932Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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