Chili: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of chili has 29 kcal. 1 jalapeño (14 g): 4 kcal.
Chili is in the family Spices & herbs. Per 100 g it provides 0.91 g protein, 6.5 g carbohydrates (2.8 g fiber) and 0.37 g fat: about 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What chili provides most
- High in vitamin C: 119 mg per 100 g, 132 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B6: 0.42 mg per 100 g, 25 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin E: 3.6 mg per 100 g, 24 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin K: 18.5 µg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of fiber: 2.8 g per 100 g, 10 % of the Daily Value.
Chili per serving
The serving is 1 jalapeño, 14 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 jalapeño |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Protein | 0.91 g | 0.13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 0.91 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 0.39 g |
| Sugars | 4.1 g | 0.58 g |
| Fat | 0.37 g | 0.05 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0.42 mg |
Chili nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 29 kcal | — |
| Protein | 0.91 g | 2 % |
| Total fat | 0.37 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 10 % |
| Total sugars | 4.1 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 54 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamin C | 119 mg | 132 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 3.6 mg | 24 % |
| Vitamin K | 18.5 µg | 15 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 5 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 1.3 mg | 8 % |
| B6 | 0.42 mg | 25 % |
| B9 · Folate | 27 µg | 7 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 1 % |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4 % |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 2 % |
| Potassium | 248 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 1 % |
| Selenium | 0.4 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.05 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other spices & herbs
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, chili ranks 3rd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
Among Micela's 180 foods, chili is in the top 10 for vitamin C (1st), vitamin E (6th).
Where it comes from
Wild in Bolivia; domesticated in Mexico.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does chili have?
100 g of chili has 29 kcal. 1 jalapeño (14 g) has 4 kcal.
How much protein does chili have?
0.91 g per 100 g; 0.13 g in 1 jalapeño.
How many carbs does chili have?
6.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2.8 g is fiber and 4.1 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does chili have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin C, 132 %; vitamin B6, 25 %; vitamin E, 24 %; vitamin K, 15 %.
Where does chili come from?
Wild in Bolivia; domesticated in Mexico. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 11979 · Peppers, jalapeno, raw · Peppers, jalapeno, raw
One serving (1 jalapeño) is about 0% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers