Pepper, black
✓
Tbsp, Ground7 g
✓
Tsp, Ground2 g
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Tsp, Whole3 g
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Dash0 g

Calories in 1 tsp; ground (2 g)
5 calories, 0.9 from fat
 
Carbs
1.3 g
 
Proteins
0.2 g
 
Fat
0.1 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Pepper, black has medium calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is moderate (0.09 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (99.5%/cal) - a good source of Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Vitamin K (fights Alzheimer's disease), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Calcium (helps you build strong bones), Magnesium (essential for proper hydration), Potassium (plays an important role in the process of keeping brain function normal level), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones) and Vitamin A (helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems).
  • Pepper, black contains a low amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, sodium and sugars (0%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (21% of DV/100g), fiber (101% of DV/100g) and relatively high in carbs (21% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Medium
Density
(2.5 cal/g)
High
Density
(99.5 %/cal)
Low
Density
(0.1 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
0%
Protein
0%
Carbs
2%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin K

Fights Alzheimer's disease; Helps prevent cancer.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Helps regulate the body's metabolism; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Pepper, black

Serving Size: tsp; ground (2g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 5 cal
Calories from Fat 0.9 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.1%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.4 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3 g 0.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g 2%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0.1%
Protein 0.2 g 0.4%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 10.9 IU 0.2%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.3%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0.1%
Vitamin K 3.3 mcg 4.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 8.9 mg 0.9%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1.3%
Iron (Fe) 0.2 mg 1.1%
Magnesium (Mg) 3.4 mg 0.9%
Manganese (Mn) 0.3 mg 12.8%
Potassium (K) 26.6 mg 0.8%
Phosphorus (P) 3.2 mg 0.3%
Selenium (Se) 0.1 mcg 0.1%
Zinc (Zn) 0 mg 0.2%