scored 93/100
Also known as chilli powder, chile powder blend, capsicum annuum blend
Chili powder is a blended spice of ground dried chilies with cumin, garlic and oregano, rich in provitamin-A carotenoids and capsaicin with moderate heat.
0.3 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 93.
Less a 2.0 anti-nutrient penalty (high sodium).
Chili powder, as sold in North America, is a seasoning blend built on ground dried Capsicum annuum chilies and rounded out with cumin, garlic powder, oregano and sometimes salt, giving moderate heat and a savory depth distinct from pure cayenne. Per 100 g it provides roughly 282 kcal, 13 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat and 35 g dietary fiber. Reflecting its chili base, it is rich in provitamin-A carotenoids, supplying about 30,000 IU of vitamin A per 100 g from beta-carotene, capsanthin and related pigments, along with vitamin E (~38 mg), vitamin K (~106 mcg), vitamin C (~6 mg), iron (~17 mg), potassium (~1950 mg), manganese, magnesium and B6. Its bioactive heat comes from capsaicin contributed by the chili fraction, which activates the TRPV1 receptor to drive thermogenesis, vasodilation and appetite modulation, while the carotenoids and tocopherols supply fat-soluble antioxidant capacity. The added cumin and oregano contribute their own antioxidant polyphenols and trace minerals. Because formulations vary and many contain added sodium, the absolute mineral and salt content depends on the brand. Used in typical culinary tablespoons, chili powder adds negligible calories while delivering a balanced dose of capsaicin, carotenoids and herb-spice antioxidants suited to a longevity-minded, plant-forward kitchen.
Capsaicin from the chili base activates TRPV1 and sympathetic signaling, increasing energy expenditure and fat oxidation while modestly reducing energy intake
Beta-carotene, capsanthin and high vitamin E quench reactive oxygen species and limit lipid peroxidation in membranes and lipoproteins
Capsaicin promotes nitric-oxide vasodilation and the blend's potassium and antioxidants support blood pressure and limit LDL oxidation
Cumin and oregano in the blend contribute thymol, carvacrol and phenolic acids that augment the spice's overall antioxidant and anti-inflammatory profile
Capsaicin's metabolic effects are useful around meals and the carotenoids have no circadian dependency; chili powder fits any meal of the day.
Fasting-compatible
Culinary amounts are calorically negligible and fasting-compatible, though salted blends contribute sodium.
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower chili powder is than the average across 76 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Chili Powder is classified as a herbs & spices. Chili powder is a blended spice of ground dried chilies with cumin, garlic and oregano, rich in provitamin-A carotenoids and capsaicin with moderate heat.
Chili Powder scores 93/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Sodium. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 2 g serving provides about 0.3 g of protein (~1% of the 50 g daily value).
Not really. A 2 g serving provides about 0.7 g of fiber (~2% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 2 g serving, chili powder is highest in Vitamin A (~12% DV).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 2 g serving has about 0.3 g of net carbs (1 g total minus 0.7 g fiber).
Best any time of day. Capsaicin's metabolic effects are useful around meals and the carotenoids have no circadian dependency; chili powder fits any meal of the day.
A typical serving is around 2 g (~6 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating chili powder alongside several other herbs & spices sources.
Chili Powder pairs nicely with: Pair with a fat source such as oil, avocado or cheese because the carotenoids, vitamin E and capsaicin are fat-soluble and absorbed better with lipids; Combine with beans and tomatoes because the chili's vitamin C and the tomatoes' lycopene complement its carotenoid antioxidants in classic chili dishes; Use with lean protein because capsaicin's thermogenic effect pairs well with a higher-protein, satiating meal.
High sodium.
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