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Chili powder calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of chili powder contains 282 calories, with 13.5 g of protein, 49.7 g of carbohydrate and 14.3 g of fat. It provides 34.8 g of fiber and 7.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 14% Carbs 52% Fat 34%
How chili powder compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili powder | 282 kcal | 13.5 g | 49.7 g | 14.3 g |
| Sweet paprika | 282 kcal | 14.1 g | 53.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Paprika | 282 kcal | 14.1 g | 54 g | 12.9 g |
| Smoked paprika | 289 kcal | 14.8 g | 54 g | 13 g |
| Dill seed | 305 kcal | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
Nutrition facts for chili powder
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal |
| Protein | 13.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.7 g |
| Fat | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | 34.8 g |
| Sugar | 7.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 7.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in chili powder
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 38.1 mg | 254% |
| Vitamin A | 1483 µg | 165% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.1 mg | 123% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 111% |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% |
| Vitamin K | 106 µg | 88% |
| Manganese | 1.7 mg | 74% |
| Niacin (B3) | 11.6 mg | 73% |
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Calories in common chili powder servings
How many calories in a portion of chili powder — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (3 g) | 8.5 kcal | 0.4 g | 1.5 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 tbsp (8 g) | 22.6 kcal | 1.1 g | 4 g | 1.1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 282 kcal | 14 g | 50 g | 14 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chili powder?
Chili powder has 282 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in chili powder?
Chili powder contains 13.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in chili powder?
Chili powder contains 7.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
How much fiber does chili powder have?
Chili powder has 34.8 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these chili powder calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171319 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
