Nutrition facts · Herbs and spices
Calories in Chili flakes
Chili flakes have 318 calories per 100 g, and a 1 tsp serving (1.8 g) has about 6 calories. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates (56.6 g per 100 g), a large share of which is fiber (27.2 g), with fat (17.3 g) as the next biggest source.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Fat 36% · Protein 11%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 318 kcal | 12 g | 56.6 g | 17.3 g |
| 1 tsp | 1.8 g | 6 kcal | 0.2 g | 1 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 tbsp | 5.3 g | 17 kcal | 0.6 g | 3 g | 0.9 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 318 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56.6 g |
| of which sugars | 10.3 g |
| Fiber | 27.2 g |
| Fat | 17.3 g |
| of which saturated | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
What changes the calories
- Portion size matters most: chili flakes are light, so a typical sprinkle adds very few calories even though the per-100 g figure looks high.
- Chili oil or chili crisp made with flakes is far higher in calories, because the oil adds its own calories on top of the flakes.
- Spice blends sold as chili seasoning may contain salt, sugar or other spices, which can shift the calories slightly compared with plain flakes.
- Heaping versus level spoonfuls can noticeably change how many grams you actually use.
Tips for logging it accurately
- For a small sprinkle, log 1 tsp (6 calories); if you use a lot, such as in a spice rub, weigh it for a more accurate entry.
- If your flakes come in oil or as chili crisp, log the oil-based product rather than dry flakes, since the oil carries most of the calories.
- In BerryFit, add chili flakes as a separate ingredient on your meal so heavier-handed portions are counted.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a teaspoon of chili flakes?
One teaspoon (1.8 g) of chili flakes has about 6 calories, with 1 g of carbs, 0.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of protein.
How many calories are in a tablespoon of chili flakes?
One tablespoon (5.3 g) has about 17 calories, with 3 g of carbs, 0.9 g of fat and 0.6 g of protein.
Do I need to count chili flakes in my calorie log?
A light sprinkle adds only a few calories, so it barely affects your total. If you use several spoonfuls regularly, logging them keeps your numbers more accurate.
Are chili flakes the same calories as chili powder?
Not quite: chili flakes have 318 calories per 100 g, while chili powder has 282. In the small amounts people actually use, the difference is minimal.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne, FDC ID 170932); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
