Spices and Herbs

How many carbs are in spices, pepper, red or cayenne?

1 tbsp of spices, pepper, red or cayenne contains about 3g of carbohydrate, 1.6g net carbs after subtracting 1.4g of fiber, 0.6g of protein, and 17 calories.

1 tbsp contains 3g carbs 1.6g net carbs · 1.4g fiber · 0.6g protein · 17 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 tbsp (5.3g)3g1.4g1.6g
100 grams (100g)56.6g27.2g29.4g

Net carbs in spices, pepper, red or cayenne

1 tbsp of spices, pepper, red or cayenne contains 1.6g of net carbs — total carbs (3g) minus dietary fiber (1.4g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for spices, pepper, red or cayenne (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 170932). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in spices, pepper, red or cayenne?

1 tbsp of spices, pepper, red or cayenne contains about 3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.4g of fiber, the net carbs are about 1.6g.

How many net carbs are in spices, pepper, red or cayenne?

Net carbs in 1 tbsp of spices, pepper, red or cayenne are about 1.6g — that is total carbs (3g) minus dietary fiber (1.4g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is spices, pepper, red or cayenne good for diabetics?

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is spices, pepper, red or cayenne keto-friendly?

Whether spices, pepper, red or cayenne fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 tbsp) provides about 1.6g of net carbs.

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