Pepper (Spice) · Piper nigrum
Spices, pepper, white
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 37/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, pepper, white 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, white come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
82% from carbs
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Carbs 82%68.6 g per serving
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Fat 6%2.1 g per serving
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Protein 12%10.4 g per serving
What Spices, pepper, white 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 | 68.6 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10.4 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 21.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 10.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 265.0 mg | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 90.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 176.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 73.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 5.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.9 mg | |
| Manganese | 4.3 mg | |
| Selenium | 3.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 55.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.6 g | — |
About Spices, pepper, white
Black pepper is the world's most widely traded spice, made from the dried unripe berries, called peppercorns, of Piper nigrum, a flowering vine native to the Malabar Coast of southern India. Long nicknamed the king of spices and once so valuable it was traded like currency and used to pay rent and ransoms, it adds a sharp, pungent heat and woody aroma to nearly every cuisine on earth. The same plant yields several products depending on timing and processing: black peppercorns are picked unripe and sun-dried, white pepper comes from fully ripe berries soaked and hulled, and green peppercorns are unripe berries preserved fresh in brine.
Prized varieties like Tellicherry and Sarawak are cultivated for their bolder aroma. Pepper's bite and its mild antioxidant benefits come from piperine, a compound that also helps the body absorb other nutrients, such as the curcumin in turmeric. It seasons savory dishes of every kind, from steak au poivre to marinades, rubs, and cracked over fried eggs, and pairs naturally with salt on the table.
Grinding peppercorns fresh releases far more fragrance and flavor than pre-ground pepper, which fades quickly, so keep whole peppercorns in an airtight jar and grind them as you go.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, pepper, white?
There are 296 calories in 100 g of Spices, pepper, white, or about 21 calories in 1 tbsp, ground (7 g).
How much protein is in Spices, pepper, white?
Spices, pepper, white contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, pepper, white?
Spices, pepper, white has 68.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, pepper, white?
Spices, pepper, white provides 2.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, pepper, white a good source of?
Spices, pepper, white is an excellent source of Manganese (187% DV), Copper (101% DV), Dietary Fiber (94% DV), Iron (80% DV), Vitamin C (23% DV) and Protein (21% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus, Riboflavin (B2) and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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