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.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1331 kJ / 318 kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 22% |
| Fibre | 27.2 g | — |
| Natural sugars | 10.3 g | — |
| Fat | 17.3 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 2081 µg RE | 260% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4 mg | 96% |
| Vitamin E | 29.8 mg | 248% |
| Vitamin K | 80.4 µg | 107% |
| Folate | 106 µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 mg | 175% |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 56% |
| Magnesium | 152 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 2014 mg | 101% |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 30 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.
Season
Year-round grocery when this catalogue row is listed as common / pantry.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
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.