Herbs & spices

Chili powder

Chili powder has 282 calories per 100 g, with 13.5 g protein, 49.7 g carbohydrates and 14.3 g fat. A typical portion (1 tsp, 2.7 g) has 8 calories.

282kcal · per 100 g1,180 kJ
  • Protein13.5 g
  • Carbs49.7 g
  • Fat14.3 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat14.3 g18%
Saturated fat2.5 g12%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium2,867 mg125%
Total carbohydrate49.7 g18%
Dietary fiber34.8 g124%
Total sugars7.2 g
Protein13.5 g27%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Calcium330 mg25%
Iron17 mg96%
Potassium1,950 mg41%
Magnesium149 mg35%
Vitamin A (RAE)1,483 µg165%
Vitamin C0.7 mg1%
Folate (DFE)28 µg7%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Water10.8 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in vitamin A, fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, protein and calcium — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of fat and carbohydrate (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • High in sodium (20% DV or more per 100 g) — worth watching if you're limiting it.
  • Low in cholesterol (5% DV or less per 100 g).
  • 4.8 g protein per 100 kcal.
  • 14.9 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 34.8 g fiber).
  • Sugars are 14% of its carbohydrate.

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.