One tablespoon of cayenne pepper contains 15.9 calories, 0.6g protein, 2.8g carbs, and 0.9g fat. Cayenne Pepper is a spice. It is a good source of protein, rich in dietary fiber, an excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of iron, rich in potassium, and high in vitamin A.
0.5g
sugar
Per 100g serving
Per 100g serving
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