Cayenne pepper nutrition facts

Per 1 tbsp · 5.3 g

Calories

1%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
0.6g
11% of calories
Carbs
3g
53% of calories
Fat
0.9g
36% of calories

Portion

✓ Low calorie
✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Sodium free
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Cayenne pepper (1 tbsp, 5.3 g) has 17 calories, with 0.6 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories).

Per 100 g

319cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.4g

0.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A12%
Vitamin E11%
Vitamin B610%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 tbsp (5.3 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	110 μg	12%
Vitamin C	4 mg	4%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	4 μg	4%
Thiamine	0 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	4%
Niacin	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	6 μg	1%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Choline	3 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	8 mg	1%
Iron	0.4 mg	5%
Potassium	107 mg	2%
Magnesium	8 mg	2%
Phosphorus	16 mg	2%
Zinc	0.1 mg	1%
Copper	0 mg	2%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	0.5 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Beta carotene	1,158 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Monounsaturated fats	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 17 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

3min
Walking (3.5 mph)
2min
Cycling (moderate)
1min
Running (6 mph)
2min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cayenne pepper?

One serving of Cayenne pepper (1 tbsp) has 17 calories, which works out to 319 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cayenne pepper high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cayenne pepper keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cayenne pepper?

1.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Cayenne pepper?

0.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (5.3 g)

Calories17

% Daily Value*

Total fat 0.9g	1%
Saturated fat 0.2g	1%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1.6mg	0%
Total carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary fiber 1.4g	5%
Total sugars 0.5g
Protein 0.6g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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