Spices (pepper, black) nutrition facts
Piper nigrum
100 grams of spices, pepper, black contain 251 calories, 10 g of protein, 64 g of carbohydrates and 3.3 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (557% DV), copper (148% DV), vitamin K (137% DV) and dietary fiber (90% DV). Most of its calories (78%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese557%
- Copper148%
- Vitamin K137%
- Dietary fiber90%
- Iron54%
- Magnesium41%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 164 µg | 137% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.14 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.3 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% |
| Iron | 9.71 mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1330 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 171 mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 158 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.19 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 1.33 mg | 148% |
| Manganese | 12.8 mg | 557% |
| Selenium | 4.9 µg | 9% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1.39 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.74 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 12.5 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Spices (pepper, black) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 251 | 249 | +1% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 10.1 g | +3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 64 g | 44 g | +46% |
| Total fat | 3.26 g | 8.37 g | -61% |
| Dietary fiber | 25.3 g | 19.3 g | +31% |
| Total sugars | 0.64 g | 4.42 g | -86% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1237 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170931. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.