Spice

Cajun Seasoning

Cajun seasoning is a Louisiana-style blend of paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, black pepper, and herbs for blackening, gumbos, and grilled foods. Heat and salt levels vary widely by brand. Related Creole blends may be more herbal and less fiery.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Style

Characteristics

Preparations

Freshly GroundPowderToastedWhole Mix

Traits

BlendedEarthyGarlickyHotPepperySavourySmoky

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 394

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 9.7 g
Saturated Fat 1.94 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.91 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.85 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 39.1 mg
Salt 0.09 g
Total Carbohydrate 65 g
Dietary Fibre 25 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Complex / starch 15.7 g
Protein 11.7 g
Water 8.79 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 394 kcal
Water 8.79 g
Carbohydrates 65 g
- Sugars 3 g
  - Monosaccharides 3.6 g
  - Disaccharides 1.54 g
- Starch 15.7 g
  - Amylose 3.92 g
  - Amylopectin 11.8 g
  - Digestible Starch 13.3 g
  - Resistant Starch 1.57 g
- Fibre 25 g
  - Soluble Fibre 8.35 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 15.5 g
Protein 11.7 g
- Plant Protein 9.99 g
Fat 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat 1.94 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.91 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.85 g
  - Omega-3 0.73 g
  - Omega-6 1.6 g
Vitamins 108 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.29 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.57 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.34 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.4 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 44.3 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 2.18 mg
- Vitamin K 32.4 µg
Minerals 300 mg
- Major Minerals 293 mg
  - Calcium 47 mg
  - Sodium 39.1 mg
  - Potassium 207 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.6 mg
  - Iron 1.2 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.09 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.09 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.12 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.29 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.57 · vitamin-b6: 0.34 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.4 · vitamin-b9-folate: 44.3 · vitamin-e: 2.18 · vitamin-k: 32.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 39.14 · Potassium: 207 · Calcium: 47 · Iron: 1.2 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Dried spices are concentrated plant tissue—fibre-heavy by weight, used in gram doses.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Cajun Seasoning.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Butter
ChickenBlackened chicken
Garlic
Pork
PrawnCajun shrimp
RiceJambalaya

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1800US

Acadian and Creole Louisiana cookery combined New World chillies with European aromatics.

1970US

Commercial Cajun spice blends surged with popular blackened fish trends.

1990

Cajun seasoning became a supermarket standard beyond the Gulf South.

2000

Low-salt and smoky variants expanded the category worldwide.