The habanero is a hot variety of chili pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. The most common color variants are orange and red, but the fruit may also be white, brown, yellow, green, or purple. Typically, a ripe habanero is 2–6 cm (0.8–2.4 in) long. Habanero chilis are very hot, rated 100,000–350,000 on the Scoville scale. The habanero’s heat, flavor, and floral aroma make it a popular ingredient in hot sauces and other spicy foods.

Common Serving Sizes:

Serving Size	Calories
1 slice or ring (3″ dia, 1/4″ thick)	3
1 oz, raw, yields	6
1 small	19
1 cup sliced	24
100 g	26
1 medium (approx 2-3/4″ long, 2-1/2″ dia)	31
1 cup chopped	39
1 large (approx 3-3/4″ long, 3″ dia)	43