Food guide

Chili Powder

A blend of ground chilli with cumin and oregano in the American style, used in chilli and tacos.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chili powder for fair comparison. Typical serving: 3 g — 8 kcal per 3 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chili Powder
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (3 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	267 kcal	8 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	13.3 g	0.4 g	5 g
Carbohydrate	50 g	1.5 g	18.8 g
Fat	13.3 g	0.4 g	5 g
Fibre	33.3 g	1 g	12.5 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of chili powder, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chili Powder
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (3 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1483 µg	44.5 µg	165%
Vitamin C	0.7 mg	0.021 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	38.1 mg	1.1 mg	254%
Vitamin K	106 µg	3.2 µg	88%
Thiamin	0.25 mg	0.008 mg	21%
Riboflavin	0.94 mg	0.028 mg	72%
Niacin	11.6 mg	0.35 mg	73%
Vitamin B6	2.1 mg	0.063 mg	124%
Folate	28 µg	0.84 µg	7%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.89 mg	0.027 mg	18%
Choline	66.5 mg	2 mg	12%
Minerals
Calcium	330 mg	9.9 mg	25%
Iron	17.3 mg	0.52 mg	96%
Magnesium	149 mg	4.5 mg	35%
Phosphorus	300 mg	9 mg	24%
Potassium	1950 mg	58.5 mg	41%
Sodium	2867 mg	86 mg	125%
Zinc	4.3 mg	0.13 mg	39%
Selenium	20.4 µg	0.61 µg	37%
Copper	1 mg	0.03 mg	111%
Manganese	1.7 mg	0.051 mg	74%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, chili powder

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat chili powder?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
A blend of ground chilli with cumin and oregano in the American style, used in chilli and tacos.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Beans, Beef, Tomato.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.