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Black Pepper

Spices · Spice · per 100 g

A flavorful spice with potential health benefits including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Used in traditional medicine.

Nutrient density 7.0

Macronutrients

Calories251 kcal 13% DV
Protein10 g 21% DV
Carbohydrates64 g 23% DV
Fat3.3 g 4% DV
Fiber25 g 90% DV
Total sugars0.6 g no %DV*
Sodium20 mg 1% DV

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A27 µg 3%
Vitamin C0.0 mg 0%
Vitamin D0.0 µg 0%
Vitamin E1.0 mg 7%
Vitamin K164 µg 136%
Thiamin B10.11 mg 9%
Riboflavin B20.18 mg 14%
Niacin B31.1 mg 7%
Vitamin B60.29 mg 17%
Folate B917 µg 4%
Vitamin B120.0 µg 0%
Calcium443 mg 34%
Iron9.7 mg 54%
Magnesium171 mg 41%
Phosphorus158 mg 13%
Potassium1,329 mg 28%
Zinc1.2 mg 11%
Selenium4.9 µg 9%

Common serving sizes

ServingWeight
1 tsp3.0 g

What it supports in your body

Blood Pressure Systolic — Potassium helps regulate blood pressure

Calcium — Calcium supports bone density

Serum Iron — Iron supports hemoglobin and oxygen transport

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Best timing around exercise

Add to any meal. Turmeric with post-workout meal for anti-inflammatory effect

Educational reference only. Values are per 100 g from the app's reference database; % Daily Value uses the FDA 2,000-calorie reference. Not medical or dietary advice. See our full disclaimer.
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