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1. Cayenne Pepper Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Cayenne Pepper
4. Cayenne Pepper Nutritional Value
5. Cayenne Pepper Health Benefits

Cayenne Pepper Facts

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Tips for Cooking and Storage

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Types of Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper Nutritional Value

Spices ” Cayenne Pepper ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 5.3 g – 1 Tablespoon
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	17	0.8%
Protein	g	0.64	1.2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.92	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	3.00	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	1.4	%
Sugars, total	g	0.55
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	8	%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.41	2.2%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	8	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	16	%
Potassium, K	mg	107	%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.13	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.020	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.106	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.5	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	4.0	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.017	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.049	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.461	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.130	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	6	1.5%
Choline, total	mg	2.7
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg		%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	1.58	%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	4.3	%
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	1158
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	331
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	697
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.173	0.8%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.146
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.444
Cholesterol	mg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Cayenne Pepper Nutritional Value

Cayenne Pepper Health Benefits

Cayenne Pepper

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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