1 teaspoon (medium) of Cayenne Pepper (2 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 318 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 41.6 µg of Vitamin A covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Cayenne Pepper Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

318

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

56g

· 20% DV

Protein

12g

· 24% DV

Fat

17g

· 22% DV

Fiber

27g

· 96% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 11% · Fat 36%

Cayenne Pepper Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

2081µg · 231% DV

2.5mg · 147% DV

1.2mg · 92% DV

Vitamin C

76mg · 84% DV

Minerals

Manganese

2mg · 87% DV

Potassium ⭐

2014mg · 59% DV

Iron

8mg · 44% DV

Phosphorus

293mg · 42% DV

How Nutritious Is Cayenne Pepper?

Nutrient density

Very high

85/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

56/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Cayenne Pepper Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Cayenne Pepper

To burn the 318 calories in 100 g:

🚶

79min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

32min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

43min

Cycling

🏊

37min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Cayenne Pepper Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Cayenne Pepper Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cayenne Pepper Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cayenne Pepper Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.6g

POLYUNSATURATED

7.6g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 9.7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (9.7:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cayenne Pepper

How many calories are in cayenne pepper, and what are its macros?

Per 100g, cayenne pepper provides 318 calories. It contains 12g protein, 56g carbs, 17g fat, and 27g fiber.

Is cayenne pepper keto-friendly and low glycemic?

Yes. The provided data lists cayenne pepper as compatible with keto, and its glycemic index is 15, which is low.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026