Nutritional Value Of Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is one of the most popular spices that are used all over the world. Apart from its culinary advantages, it is also known for its medicinal properties. The pepper belongs to the Capsicum family of vegetables and is botanically called Capsicum annum. The plant of cayenne pepper grows in the warm, moist, nutrient-rich soil. It requires warm climate and grows to a height of 2-4 feet. The fruit of the plant is dried and ground to form the powdered spice called cayenne pepper. The pepper is rich in vitamins, protein, minerals and several other nutrients. Though it is associated with the production of burning sensation, it has several health benefits to its credit. We bring you the nutrition value of cayenne pepper, credited for its benefits, in the lines below.

Cayenne Pepper Nutrition Facts

Amount of Cayenne Pepper: 1 tbsp

Total Weight of Cayenne Pepper: 5 g

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Carbohydrates	3.0 g
Protein	0.6 g
Water	0.4 g
Ash	0.3 g
Calories
Total Calories	69.9 KJ
Calories From Fat	31.8 KJ
Calories From Protein	8.8 KJ
Calories From Carbohydrate	29.3 KJ
Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber	1.4 g
Starch	1.4 g
Sugars Sucrose	0.5 g 0.5 g
Glucose	0.5 g
Fructose	0.5 g
Lactose	0.5 g
Maltose	0.5 g
Galactose	0.5 g
Fats
Total Fat	0.9 g
Saturated Fat	0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A	2185 IU
Retinol Activity Equivalent	109 mcg
Beta Carotene	1146 mcg
Beta Cryptoxanthin	328 mcg
Leutin+Zeaxanthin	691 mcg
Vitamin C	4.0 mg
Vitamin D	4.0 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)	1.6 mg
Beta Tocopherol	1.6 mg
Gamma Tocopherol	1.6 mg
Delta Tocopherol	1.6 mg
Vitamin K	4.2 mcg
Niacin	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Folate	5.6 mcg
Food Folate	5.6 mcg
Dietary Folate Equivalents	5.6 mcg
Choline	2.7 mg
Betaine	2.7 mg
Minerals
Calcium	7.8 mg
Iron	0.4 mg
Magnesium	8.0 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	15.4 mg
Potassium	106 mg
Sodium	1.6 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg
Selenium	0.5 mcg
Fluoride	0.5 mcg
Sterols
Phytosterols	4.4 mg
Campesterol	4.4 mg
Stigmasterol	4.4 mg
Beta-sitosterol	4.4 mg
Saturated Fats
10:00	1.6 mg
12:00	1.6 mg
13:00	1.6 mg
14:00	4.7 mg
15:00	4.7 mg
16:00	124 mg
17:00	124 mg
18:00	25.7 mg
19:00	25.7 mg
20:00	25.7 mg
22:00	25.7 mg
24:00:00	25.7 mg
Mono unsaturated Fat
14:01	0.1 g
15:01	0.1 g
16:1 undifferentiated	12.6 mg
16:1 c	12.6 mg
16:1 t	12.6 mg
17:01	12.6 mg
18:1 undifferentiated	132 mg
18:1 c	132 mg
18:1 t	132 mg
Polyunsaturated Fat
16:2 undifferentiated	0.4 g
18:2 undifferentiated	405 mg
18:2 n-6 c, c	405 mg
18:2 c, t	405 mg
18:2 t, c	405 mg
18:2 t, t	405 mg
18:2 i	405 mg
18:2 t not further defined	405 mg
18:03	34.6 mg
18:3 n-3, c, c, c	34.6 mg
18:3 n-6, c, c, c	34.6 mg
Other Fats
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	34.6 mg
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	405 mg
Amino Acids
Alanine	0.6 g
Arginine	0.6 g
Cystine	0.6 g
Glycine	0.6 g
Histidine	0.6g
Isoleucine	0.6 g
Leucine	0.6g
Lysine	0.6 g
Methionine	0.6 g
Phenylalanine	0.6 g
Proline	0.6 g
Serine	0.6 g
Threonine	0.6 g
Tryptophan	0.6 g
Tyrosine	0.6 g
Valine	0.6 g
Hydroxyproline	0.6 g
Glutamic Acid	0.6 g
Aspartic Acid	0.6 g

Buying & Storing Tips

Always buy the organically-grown variety of dried cayenne pepper.
While storing cayenne pepper, keep it in a tightly sealed glass jar, away from direct sunlight.
Always buy the pepper from local spice stores or ethnic stores, as you get a wide selection there. These markets also offer pepper of superior quality and freshness.

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