Pepper, cayenne, ground

Ground cayenne pepper is a powdered spice made from dried chilli peppers. It provides carbohydrate, fat and protein, as well as vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 32g of carbohydrate, 17g of fat and 12g of protein. Its vitamin A content, expressed as retinol equivalent, is 6135µg per 100g.

Vitamin A supports normal vision and the normal functioning of the immune system. Cayenne pepper is generally used in small amounts as a seasoning, so the nutrients and energy supplied in a meal will be much lower than the amounts shown per 100g. Full nutrient figures, including energy, salt and saturated fat, are given in the tables below.