Translations:Chili pepper/48/en

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	166 kJ (40 kcal)
Carbohydrates	8.8 g
Sugars	5.3 g
Dietary fiber	1.5 g
Fat	0.4 g
Protein	1.9 g
Vitamins and minerals Vitamins Quantity %DV† Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene 5% 48 μg 5% 534 μg Vitamin B6 30% 0.51 mg Vitamin C 160% 144 mg Minerals Quantity %DV† Iron 6% 1 mg Magnesium 5% 23 mg Potassium 11% 322 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Water	88 g
Capsaicin	0.01g – 6 g
Link to USDA Database entry
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.

Red hot chili peppers are 88% water, 9% carbohydrates, 2% protein, and 0.4% fat (table). In a 100 gram reference amount, chili peppers supply 40 calories, and are a rich source of vitamin C and vitamin B₆.