Edible parts
Dried pod / flake / powder as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1331 kJ / 318 kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 22% |
| Natural sugars | 10.3 g | 11% |
| Fat | 17.3 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26 g | 16% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 27.2 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.66 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2081 µg RAE | 260% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4 mg | 96% |
| Vitamin E | 29.8 mg | 248% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3 µg | 107% |
| Folate | 106 µg | 53% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.33 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.92 mg | 66% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.7 mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 mg | 175% |
| Choline | 51.5 mg | — |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 56% |
| Magnesium | 152 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 2014 mg | 101% |
| Zinc | 2.48 mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.37 mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 100% |
| Phosphorus | 293 mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 8.8 µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 30 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Spices, pepper, red or cayenne (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170932). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Dried ground (or flaked) cayenne. Bloom in oil or dust at the end. Fresh long cayenne is a separate fruit card. At home in global spice-jar / Creole, Cajun, and Indian-adjacent heat cooking — reach for it in pinch seasoning, chilli powder blends, and dry rubs.
Caution
Grocery Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) — dried pantry form as sold. Heat varies by pod, ripeness, and growing conditions. Not forage advice or garden ID guidance. Dried concentrates flavour versus fresh; this card is the dry grocery row. Fresh fruit may be a separate atlas row.
Answer-ready
Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is dried cayenne powder — clean hot pantry heat from Capsicum annuum. Heat band: dried-pantry heat that varies by lot. Local names include ES Cayena; SK Kajenské korenie. Cuisine home: global spice-jar / Creole, Cajun, and Indian-adjacent heat. Thrive shows vitamin C 76.4 mg, vitamin A 2081, 318 kcal per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food-data curiosity about the Capsicum on the label, not a health score. Edible part covered here: dried pod / flake / powder as sold.