White pepper
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal |
| Protein | 10.4 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Carbs | 68.6 g |
White pepper is the dried, fully ripened berry of Piper nigrum with the outer skin removed, sold as whole peppercorns or ground into a fine powder. It is used as a seasoning in soups, sauces, light-coloured dishes and many Asian cuisines where black specks would be visually unwelcome. Because it is used in small quantities, per-100g figures reflect the spice in bulk: 296 kcal, 10.4 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat, 68.6 g of carbohydrates and a notable 26 g of dietary fibre. White pepper provides 265 mg of calcium, 176 mg of phosphorus and 90 mg of magnesium per 100 g, along with 21 mg of vitamin C. No glycemic index is available for this spice. It is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in white pepper?
White pepper contains 296 kcal per 100 g. In practice, a typical pinch or single serving is around 0.5–1 g, contributing fewer than 3 kcal to a dish.
How much calcium is in white pepper?
White pepper contains 265 mg of calcium per 100 g, which is relatively high for a spice. Because it is used in very small amounts per serving, the contribution to daily calcium intake remains modest.
Is white pepper gluten-free?
Yes, white pepper is naturally gluten-free and appears on the gluten-free compatible diet list. As with any spice, it is worth checking that the specific product has not been processed in a facility handling gluten-containing grains.
Diets
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal |
| Protein | 10.4 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Carbs | 68.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.70 g |
| Fiber | 26.0 g |
| Starch | 41.7 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.63 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.79 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.62 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.15 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.49 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 265 mg |
| Iron | 14.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 90.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 176 mg |
| Potassium | 73.0 mg |
| Sodium | 5.0 mg |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.91 mg |
| Manganese | 4.3 mg |
| Selenium | 3.1 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.50 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 21.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.022 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.13 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.21 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.10 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 10.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 11.3 mg |
