1 tablespoon (medium) of Dried Red Pepper (7 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 282 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.5 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 109.2 µg of Vitamin A covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Dried Red Pepper Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

282

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

50g

· 18% DV

Protein

12g

· 24% DV

Fat

3.3g

· 4% DV

Fiber

27.2g

· 97% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 17% · Fat 11%

Dried Red Pepper Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

1560µg · 173% DV

2.45mg · 144% DV

1.2mg · 92% DV

14.1mg · 88% DV

Minerals

Copper

1mg · 111% DV

Manganese

2mg · 87% DV

Potassium ⭐

1950mg · 57% DV

Magnesium

230mg · 55% DV

How Nutritious Is Dried Red 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

High

60/ 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.

Dried Red 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 Dried Red Pepper

To burn the 282 calories in 100 g:

🚶

70min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

29min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

38min

Cycling

🏊

33min

Swimming

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

Is Dried Red 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 Dried Red 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 Dried Red 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

Dried Red Pepper Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.4g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.7g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dried Red Pepper

How many calories are in dried red pepper?

Dried red pepper contains 282 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 12 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates, and 3.3 g of fat.

Is dried red pepper suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, dried red pepper is listed as compatible with a keto diet. It has a glycemic index of 15 and provides 27.2 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026