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Blend of salt and black pepper, adds flavor to dishes
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Pepper salt (5 g) has 1 calories. That works out to 16 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 5 g
1
KCAL / 5G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 950 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 10 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 15 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 8 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 16 kcal |
Calculated from 16 calories per 100 g.
Pepper salt is a simple seasoning blend of salt and black pepper. It combines both flavors in one mixture, making it convenient for seasoning food at the table or while cooking.
Pepper salt works well on eggs, chips, roasted vegetables, grilled meat, and soups. Its saltiness and black-pepper bite are especially useful when you want a quick, all-purpose seasoning without adding the two ingredients separately.
Mix salt with ground black pepper to make pepper salt at home. Adjust the balance to suit your taste, or combine a small amount just before serving so the pepper aroma stays fresh.
Pepper salt has the sharp, mildly pungent taste of black pepper, but it is not usually chili-hot. The blend described here contains salt and black pepper, not hot chili; a higher pepper proportion makes its bite more noticeable.
Yes, pepper salt is essentially a pre-mixed salt-and-black-pepper seasoning. The name can refer to different regional blends, so this version should not be confused with chili salt or Sichuan salt-and-pepper seasoning.
Yes, pepper salt is a convenient topping for hot chips or fries. Sprinkle it on after frying so it clings to the warm surface, and taste before adding extra salt because the blend is already salty.
You can add pepper salt during cooking or at the table. Add it near the end when you want the black-pepper aroma to remain pronounced, particularly in eggs, soups, or grilled dishes.
Pepper salt is a basic combination of salt and black pepper, while seasoned salt commonly includes additional spices, herbs, or flavorings. The exact ingredients vary, so the two blends do not necessarily taste alike.
Keep pepper salt in a tightly sealed, dry container away from heat, steam, and direct sunlight. Moisture can make the salt clump, while exposure to air gradually dulls the black pepper’s aroma.
Use salt and ground black pepper separately as a substitute for pepper salt. This lets you control each flavor independently; add a little at a time, especially if the dish is already seasoned.
Vitamins
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.1µg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.01mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
950mg · 41% DV
Iron
0.06mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pepper salt is a simple seasoning blend of salt and black pepper, used to add a salty, gently pungent note to food. It is a finishing seasoning rather than a dish in its own right, and the name here refers to black pepper, not a blend based on chilli peppers.
Sprinkle it over eggs, roasted vegetables, soups, grilled meat or fish, either while cooking or at the table. Its savoury saltiness and peppery bite make it an easy all-purpose addition, but salt is its defining nutritional feature. Use it sparingly, especially if the dish is already seasoned, or mix a little with lemon, garlic or fresh herbs for flavour without relying on as much salt.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.