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Chili, red

Red chili broadly denotes ripe red peppers rather than one variety, used fresh, dried, rehydrated, or ground, with heat and flavour varying considerably.

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About Chili, red

Red chili refers broadly to ripe red chili peppers, not a single variety. The fruits may be slender or rounded, fresh or dried, and range from bright to deep red; flavour and heat vary considerably by cultivar, ripeness, and growing conditions.

Fresh red chilies are used whole, chopped, or sliced, while dried ones may be rehydrated or ground. Because fresh and dried forms differ in moisture, texture, and intensity, a generic red chili name does not specify a single culinary or nutritional form.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

red chili

English

Chilli (chili), red, fried, no added fat

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English

Chilli (chili), red, raw

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Chili, red nutrition & diet

Chili, red nutritional value

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
40kcal
Protein
1.9g
Carbs
8.8g
Fat
0.4g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Fresh red peppers and dried red peppers are distinct forms; drying concentrates solids, and processed products may include other ingredients.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Peppers, hot chili, red, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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