1 teaspoon (medium) of Black Pepper (2 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 251 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Black Pepper Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

251

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

64.8g

· 24% DV

Protein

10.9g

· 22% DV

Fat

3.3g

· 4% DV

Fiber

26.5g

· 95% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 13% · Fat 9%

Black Pepper Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

163µg · 136% DV

Vitamin E

4.56mg · 30% DV

Vitamin C

21mg · 23% DV

0.34mg · 20% DV

Minerals

Manganese

6mg · 261% DV

Copper

1mg · 111% DV

Iron

10mg · 56% DV

Calcium

443mg · 44% DV

How Nutritious Is Black Pepper?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

High

61/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Black Pepper Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Black Pepper

To burn the 251 calories in 100 g:

🚶

62min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

26min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

34min

Cycling

🏊

29min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Black Pepper Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Black Pepper Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Black Pepper Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Black Pepper Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.39g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.91g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.42g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Pepper

How many calories are in black pepper?

Black pepper provides 251 calories per 100 g. Per 100 g, it also contains 10.9 g protein, 64.8 g carbohydrates, and 3.3 g fat.

Is black pepper keto-friendly?

Yes, black pepper is compatible with keto and ketovore diets. It has a glycemic index of 0 and is also suitable for gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, and Mediterranean eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.