Edible parts
Dried pod / flake / powder as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Spices, pepper, red or cayenne (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170932)
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), closest row. Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Dried Korean chilli flakes (coarser than cayenne powder). Bloom in seasoning pastes or sprinkle. Fresh Korean gochu is a separate fruit card. At home in Korean cooking — reach for it in kimchi, gochujang-adjacent pastes, and muchim seasoning.
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
Gochugaru (Capsicum annuum) is Korean chilli flakes — the red behind kimchi and gochujang kitchens. Heat band: dried-pantry heat that varies by lot. Local names include ES Gochugaru; SK Gochugaru. Cuisine home: Korean. 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.