Pepper (Spice) · Piper nigrum
Spices, pepper, black
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Herbs And Spices2 forms & preparations
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Very good nutrient density 50/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, pepper, black delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Spices, pepper, black come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
78% from carbs
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Carbs 78%64.0 g per serving
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Fat 9%3.3 g per serving
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Protein 13%10.4 g per serving
What Spices, pepper, black is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.2 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 152.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 694.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 102.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 36.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 93.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 30.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 533.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 327.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 77.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 647.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 694.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 152.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10.4 g | |
| Histidine | 159.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 366.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,014.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 244.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 96.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 446.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 244.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 58.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 547.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 616.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 308.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,413.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 138.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,413.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 441.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,413.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 409.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 483.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 27.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 163.7 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 17.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.4 mg | |
| Choline | 11.3 mg | |
| Betaine | 8.9 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 443.0 mg | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 171.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 158.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 1,329.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 20.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | |
| Copper | 1.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 12.8 mg | |
| Selenium | 4.9 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 34.2 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 92.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 4.5 g | — |
About Spices, pepper, black
Black pepper is the most widely used spice on the planet — the dried, ground berries of the pepper vine, and the 'pepper' half of the salt-and-pepper duo on every table. Sharp, pungent and mildly hot, it seasons savory food the world over.
Used by the grind, it adds negligible calories, but it carries piperine, the compound behind its bite — and a genuinely useful one, since piperine substantially boosts the body's absorption of certain nutrients and plant compounds, most famously turmeric's curcumin. Freshly ground pepper is far more aromatic than the pre-ground tin, as the volatile oils fade quickly.
A twist of black pepper sharpens almost any savory dish, and pairing it with turmeric is a small kitchen trick with a real basis — one spice quietly making another work better.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, pepper, black?
There are 251 calories in 100 g of Spices, pepper, black, or about 0 calories in 1 dash (0 g).
How much protein is in Spices, pepper, black?
Spices, pepper, black contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, pepper, black?
Spices, pepper, black has 64.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, pepper, black?
Spices, pepper, black provides 3.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, pepper, black a good source of?
Spices, pepper, black is an excellent source of Manganese (554% DV), Copper (148% DV), Vitamin K (136% DV), Dietary Fiber (90% DV), Iron (54% DV) and Magnesium (41% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Phosphorus and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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