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Spices, Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is made from the dried pods of pungent chili peppers.

This fiery spice adds flair to dishes from Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. Don't be misled by cayenne's neutral smell. While it bears little aroma, it is extremely hot to taste and is found in traditional Mexican and Italian dishes.

Cayenne pepper is rich in antioxidants and helps to reduce inflammation.

Estimated Glycemic Load=0

 

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Candida Diet, Diabetic, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
  • Excellent Source of:
  • Good Source of: VitaminA
  • Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat

Related Foods

  • Spices, Cinnamon
  • Spices, Cloves
  • Spices, Anise

Selecting and Storing

Keep cayenne pepper refrigerated.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tsp(s)pepper
Calories: 6 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 12 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
0.35 g
Saturated Fat
0.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.17 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
13 g
ALA
13 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
1.13 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.59 g
Sugars
0.21 g
Fiber
0.54 g
Protein
0.24 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 832.2 IU 17%
Vitamin C 1.53 mg 3%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.6 IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin K 1.61 mg 2%
Folate 2.12 mcg 1%
Niacin 0.17 mg 1%
Riboflavin 0.02 mg 1%
Thiamin 0.01 mg 1%
Minerals
Calcium 2.96 mg 0%
Copper 0.01 mg 0%
Iron 0.16 mg 1%
Magnesium 3.04 mg 1%
Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
Phosphorous 5.86 mg 1%
Potassium 40.28 mg 1%
Selenium 0.18 mcg 0%
Sodium 0.6 mg 0%
Zinc 0.05 mg 0%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 436.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 125.04 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 263.14 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

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