Ancho pepper (dried) nutrition facts
Per 1 pepper · 17 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2g14% of calories
- Carbs8.7g63% of calories
- Fat1.4g23% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Ancho pepper (dried) (1 pepper, 17 g) has 48 calories, with 2 g of protein, 8.7 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in riboflavin (b2) (29% DV), Vitamin B6 (46% DV) and iron (23% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
- Vitamin B646%
- Iron23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber13%
- Vitamin A19%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 pepper (17 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 174 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 46% |
| Folate (B9) | 12 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 34 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.5 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 48 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 9minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 6minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 7minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Ancho pepper (dried)?
One serving of Ancho pepper (dried) (1 pepper) has 48 calories, which works out to 281 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Ancho pepper (dried) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Ancho pepper (dried) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Ancho pepper (dried)?
7.3 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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