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Red chilli pepper
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 26 kcal —
- Protein 1.8 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 4.2 g 2%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Sugars 4.2 g —
- Sodium 12 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 685 µg 76%
- Vitamin C 225 mg 250%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.12 mg 10%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 2.2 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.06 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.28 mg 16%
- Folate (B9) 23 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 16 mg 1%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 39 mg 3%
- Potassium 440 mg 9%
- Zinc 0.3 mg 3%
- Copper 0.17 mg 19%
- Manganese 0.2 mg 9%
Similar foods
- Red chili pepperraw35 kcal / 100 g
- Red chiliraw46 kcal / 100 g
- Green chilli pepperraw20 kcal / 100 g
- Chili pepperraw37 kcal / 100 g
- Hot chili pepperred or green, raw40 kcal / 100 g
- Cayenne red pepperraw376 kcal / 100 g
- Chiliraw45 kcal / 100 g
- Green chili pepperraw33 kcal / 100 g
- Yellow capsicum pepperraw23 kcal / 100 g
- Hot chile peppersun-dried324 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Red chilli pepper
Are the seeds of a red chilli pepper the hottest part?
Most of the heat is in the pale inner ribs and membrane, not the seeds; seeds can taste hot because they touch this tissue. Scrape out the ribs as well as the seeds for a milder chilli.
When should you add red chilli pepper while cooking?
Add it early to a frying pan with oil to spread its heat through a curry, sauce or stir-fry. For a fresher, sharper kick, stir finely chopped chilli in near the end.
How do you roast a red chilli pepper?
Put whole chillies under a hot grill or in an oven at 220 °C until blistered and blackened in spots, turning them as needed; this usually takes 8–12 minutes. Cover them briefly after cooking, then peel if you want a softer texture.
How should you store fresh red chilli peppers?
Keep them dry and unwashed in a loosely closed bag in the fridge, and use them before they soften or develop mould. For longer storage, freeze them whole; you can grate or slice them straight from frozen.
What goes well with red chilli pepper?
It brings heat to tomato sauces, lentil dhal, tacos, stir-fries and chilli con carne. Pair it with lime, garlic, ginger or fresh coriander; yoghurt or coconut milk can soften the heat in a dish.
Can you use dried chilli flakes instead of fresh red chilli pepper?
Yes, but dried flakes are more concentrated and give a different, less juicy texture. Start with a small pinch, taste the dish, and add more if needed.
What is the difference between red and green chilli peppers?
Green chillies are usually picked before they ripen, so they often taste grassier and sharper; ripe red chillies tend to be fruitier and may taste sweeter. The heat varies between types, so colour alone does not tell you how hot one will be.
How do you handle red chilli pepper without getting it in your eyes?
Wear food-safe gloves when chopping, and wash your hands, knife and board with soapy water afterwards. Avoid touching your face; if chilli gets on your skin, wash it with soap rather than rubbing.
Source: CoFID (UK) 13-317 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
