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Cayenne pepper
What is cayenne pepper? About the ingredient cayenne pepper. Including 1,718 recipes with cayenne pepper, nutrition data, where it's found, and video.
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About
Cayenne pepper is high in vitamin A. It also contains vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium and manganese.
Cayenne is a popular spice in a variety of cuisines. It is employed variously in its fresh form, dried and powdered, and as dried flakes. It is also a key ingredient in a variety of hot sauces, particularly those employing vinegar as a preservative.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (5g)Amount per Serving
Calories 15Calories from Fat 7
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9g
1%
Saturated Fat
0.2g
1%
Trans Fat
~
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
2.8g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
0.5
Protein
0.6g
Vitamin A 42%
•
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 1%
•
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs.
Where found
Cayenne pepper is usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Cayenne pepper is a member of the Spices and Herbs USDA nutritional food group.
How much does cayenne pepper weigh?
| measure | grams |
| 1 tbsp | 5 |
| 1 tsp | 1 |
| In Chinese: | 辣椒 | |
| British (UK) term: | Cayenne pepper | |
| en français: | poivre de cayenne | |
| en español: | pimienta de cayena |
Recipes using cayenne pepper
There are 1674 recipes that contain this ingredient.
References
| See more about cayenne pepper | almost 13 years ago |
| Usda nutrition data | over 8 years ago |
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