What is Red Chili Pepper? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Red Chili Pepper?

Botanically the chili pepper is a fruit, in culinary terms it is a vegetable. There are a number of varieties of red chili peppers. Some common ones used for spice powders and seasonings include the piri piri, cayenne, and chile de árbol, among others. Each pepper is red and has a thin skin with a thin flesh and seeds inside the middle of the pepper. The shape varies, but is often thin and tapered. The heat level varies also, depending on the type of pepper. Some are mildly hot, while other red chilies are scorching and fiery. The pepper can be used fresh in many dishes, as well as dried or powdered.

What does Red Chili Pepper Taste Like?

Spicy

Spicy is a flavor that brings heat and fire to food by creating a burning sensation in the mouth or sinuses. Spicy flavors come from hot peppers, horseradish, and wasabi. Spicy adds a kick and sometimes complexity to a dish and releases endorphins, creating a mildly addictive quality.

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red chili pepper

Red Chili Pepper Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon9.38g

Tablespoon Red Chili Pepper

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	4kcal	0%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	1g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	1mg	0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Red Chili Pepper?

1 Tablespoon of Red Chili Pepper contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Red Chili Pepper?

1 Tablespoon of Red Chili Pepper contains 1 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Red Chili Pepper?

1 Tablespoon of Red Chili Pepper contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Red Chili Pepper?

There are 4 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Red Chili Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Pepper unit of Red Chili Pepper?

There are 18 calories in 1 Pepper unit of Red Chili Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (chopped) of Red Chili Pepper?

There are 60 calories in 1 Cup (chopped) of Red Chili Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Red Chili Pepper?

There are 11 calories in 1 oz of Red Chili Pepper.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Red Chili Pepper?

There are 181 calories in 1 pound of Red Chili Pepper.