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Chili seasoning Calories
Spice blend often high in sodium when salt is included
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 teaspoon (medium) of Chili seasoning (3 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 282 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Chili seasoning Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 3 g
8
KCAL / 3G
Carbs
1.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 13% · Fat 20%
Chili seasoning nutrition facts table · 1 teaspoon (medium) (3 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Teaspoon of Chili seasoning?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 3 g | 8 kcal |
| ½ teaspoon (small) | 1.5 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (double) | 6 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 9 g | 25 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 18 g | 51 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 30 g | 85 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 60 g | 169 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 282 kcal |
Calculated from 282 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chili seasoning
What is chili seasoning?
Chili seasoning is a blend of spices used to flavor chili and other savory dishes. Depending on the product, it may contain ground chili peppers, cumin, paprika, garlic, onion, oregano, and sometimes salt; recipes and heat levels vary.
What is in chili seasoning?
Chili seasoning commonly combines chili powder or ground chile with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Some blends also include oregano, salt, or other spices. Check the ingredient list, since there is no single standard formula.
Is chili seasoning the same as chili powder?
Not always. In many US recipes, chili powder is itself a mild-to-moderate spice blend, while ground chile powder can mean just dried, ground peppers. Chili seasoning often refers to a blend intended for dishes such as chili, but labels vary.
How do you use chili seasoning?
Stir chili seasoning into soups, beans, ground meat, tacos, roasted vegetables, or sauces. Add it while cooking so the spices have time to flavor the dish, and start with a small amount if you are unfamiliar with the blend’s heat.
How do you make homemade chili seasoning?
Mix ground chili or cayenne with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to make homemade chili seasoning. Oregano and salt are optional. Adjust the pepper to your preferred heat, and leave out salt if you want to control seasoning separately.
What is a good substitute for chili seasoning?
For a quick substitute, combine ground chili or cayenne with cumin and paprika; garlic and onion powder can add more of the familiar blend flavor. Use less cayenne than the seasoning you are replacing, then taste and adjust.
Is chili seasoning spicy?
Chili seasoning can be mild or quite hot, depending on the peppers and proportions in the blend. Products with more paprika may taste milder, while cayenne or hotter chile varieties raise the heat. Add it gradually and taste as you cook.
Does chili seasoning contain salt?
Some chili seasoning blends contain salt and others do not. Check the ingredients before adding extra salt to a dish, since a salty blend can make the finished food over-seasoned. Unsalted blends also make it easier to control salt yourself.
How should you store chili seasoning?
Keep chili seasoning in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard away from heat, sunlight, and steam. Moisture can cause clumping, while heat and light dull the aroma. Replace it when its smell and flavor have faded.
Can you use chili seasoning for tacos?
Yes, chili seasoning works well in taco fillings made with meat, beans, or vegetables. It may taste different from a dedicated taco seasoning, which can have its own balance of spices and salt, so taste the filling before adding more.
Chili seasoning Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.24mg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
1.74µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
246mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.37mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
Chili seasoning Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chili seasoning
To burn the 8 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (3 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chili seasoning?
Chili seasoning is a spice blend built around dried chili peppers, with no single standard recipe. Depending on the mix, it may also include cumin, garlic, paprika or other spices, and some versions contain salt. Its flavour ranges from gently warm to distinctly hot, with earthy, smoky or savoury notes depending on the ingredients. It is commonly stirred into beans, soups, roasted vegetables, meat or poultry, or sprinkled over eggs and other dishes at the table. The blend adds plenty of flavour in a small serving, but salt-containing versions can raise a dish’s sodium content. Start with a little, taste as you cook, and adjust any extra salt accordingly.
How Nutritious Is Chili seasoning?
Nutrient density
Medium
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
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.
Is Chili seasoning Processed?
NOVA 3
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 Chili seasoning Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Chili seasoning Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Chili seasoning Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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