Edible parts
Dried pod / flake / powder as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried (USDA FDC SR Legacy 168570)
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 | 1356 kJ / 324 kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 69.9 g | 27% |
| Natural sugars | 41.1 g | 46% |
| Fat | 5.81 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.81 g | 4% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 28.7 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.47 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.08 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.02 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1324 µg RAE | 166% |
| Vitamin C | 31.4 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin E | 3.14 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 108 µg | 144% |
| Folate | 51 µg | 26% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.21 mg | 86% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.67 mg | 54% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.96 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.81 mg | 58% |
| Choline | 84.3 mg | — |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6.04 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 88 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1870 mg | 94% |
| Zinc | 1.02 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.82 mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 159 mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 91 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: Peppers, hot chile, sun-dried (USDA FDC SR Legacy 168570), closest row. Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Dried small coastal pods (amarillo or rojo). Soak and blend. Light, sandy, medium heat. At home in Oaxacan coastal cooking — reach for it in coloradito-adjacent sauces and seafood moles.
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.
Answer-ready
Costeño (Capsicum annuum) is Oaxaca coastal dried chilli — sandy medium heat for seafood sauces. Heat band: dried-pantry heat that varies by lot. Local names include ES Chile costeño. Cuisine home: Oaxacan coastal. Thrive shows nutrition 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.