Living plant atlas

Cayenne

Latin Capsicum annuum · EN Cayenne · cayenne pepper · red pepper · hot paprika · SK Kajenské korenie

Edible parts

Spice as sold

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy1331 kJ / 318 kcal16%
Protein12 g24%
Carbohydrate56.6 g22%
Fibre27.2 g
Natural sugars10.3 g
Fat17.3 g25%
Vitamin A2081 µg RE260%
Vitamin C76.4 mg96%
Vitamin E29.8 mg248%
Vitamin K80.4 µg107%
Folate106 µg53%
Vitamin B62.45 mg175%
Calcium148 mg19%
Iron7.8 mg56%
Magnesium152 mg41%
Potassium2014 mg101%
Zinc2.5 mg25%
Sodium30 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Ground hot chili. Vitamin A and C both survive drying better than you think. A pinch. The fresh chili is a separate atlas fruit.

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Cayenne (Capsicum annuum; SK Kajenské korenie) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.

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