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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Turmeric and Black Pepper Mix (3 g) has 10 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.8 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 3 g
10
KCAL / 3G
Carbs
1.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 11% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.05 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
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) | 3 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 2 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 5 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 6 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 9 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 10 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Turmeric and black pepper mix is mainly used to season food, adding earthy warmth, mild heat, and color. Piperine in black pepper may increase absorption of curcumin from turmeric, but the mix is a seasoning, not a treatment.
Black pepper can increase the absorption of curcumin, turmeric’s best-known compound, because it contains piperine. The effect depends on the amount and form used, so adding the mix to food should not be treated as a medical dose.
Turmeric and black pepper mix is made from ground turmeric and black pepper, though proportions vary by recipe or brand. A simple blend is minimally processed: the spices are mixed, without needing a complex preparation.
Add a small pinch of turmeric and black pepper mix to warm milk or an unsweetened plant-based drink, then stir well. Sweetener is optional, and you can adjust the amount to suit the pepper’s heat.
Use turmeric and black pepper mix to season soups, roasted vegetables, rice, eggs, or lentils. Add a little while cooking and taste before adding more; black pepper can make the blend noticeably sharp.
A typical serving is one medium teaspoon, about 3 g, but that is a serving reference rather than a proven health dose. Use it as a seasoning, and do not assume larger amounts provide greater benefits.
No, fat is not required for the blend to be used as a seasoning, but curcumin is fat-soluble. Having it in a meal that contains some fat may support absorption; there is no need to add oil solely for this purpose.
Yes, piperine in black pepper can affect how some medicines are processed, and turmeric may also interact with certain drugs. If you take regular medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist before using large amounts or taking the blend as a supplement.
Yes, larger amounts can cause stomach discomfort or heartburn in some people. Start with a small culinary amount and stop using it if it triggers symptoms; concentrated supplements may pose different risks than seasoning.
Store turmeric and black pepper mix in a tightly closed, dry container away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep moisture out with a dry spoon; dampness can cause clumping and the spices will gradually lose aroma.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.14mg · 1% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.28mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
5.7mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.05mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 10 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (3 g):
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Turmeric and black pepper mix combines ground turmeric with black pepper, bringing together turmeric’s earthy, gently bitter flavour and pepper’s warm bite. It is a seasoning blend rather than a dish, and a little can lend food a golden colour as well as a rounded, savoury aroma.
Across South Asian cooking, the two spices often appear together in curries and lentil dishes; English-speaking cooks also add the blend to soups, roasted vegetables, eggs or a warm milk drink. Stir it into oil or add it while cooking so its flavour disperses evenly, adjusting to taste if you prefer less heat. The nutrition figures are for 100 g of dry mix, while a typical teaspoon is about 3 g, so the amount used in a serving is usually small. It’s an easy way to season food without relying on extra salt.
Very high
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
0.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.