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Red Chili

Red Chili is a small, fiery fruit used across many cuisines — from Thai and West African to Italian and Portuguese — prized for its heat and bright flavor. It’s commonly used fresh, dried, crushed into flakes or made into hot sauces and pastes. Nutritionally, Red Chili is low in calories but packs a lot of micronutrient value; for example it contains 143mg of vitamin C per 100g, and also provides vitamin B6 and copper while being very low in fat. The characteristic compound capsaicin gives it heat and contributes to its use both as a culinary spice and in research on metabolism and pain modulation. Overall this is a nutrient-dense, healthful ingredient — rich in vitamin C and other micronutrients — and it also supplies antioxidant carotenoids and polyphenolic compounds that can support cellular health.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.25€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S+

Optimal

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

40 kcal

2% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

2 g

4% RDI

Fat

0.4 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

9 g

3% RDI

Sugar

5 g

10% RDI

Fiber

1.5 g

5% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S+ · 10.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Red Chili healthy?

Yes, Red Chili is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (1.5g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Red Chili?

Red Chili is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Red Chili gluten free?

Yes, Red Chili is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Red Chili?

100g of Red Chili contains 40 kcal, 2g protein, 9g carbohydrates, 0.4g fat, and 1.5g fiber.

Q.04Is Red Chili vegan?

Yes, Red Chili is vegan.

Q.06Is Red Chili lactose free?

Yes, Red Chili is lactose free.

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