Black peppercorns (whole) nutrition facts
Per 1 tsp · 2.1 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.2g11% of calories
- Carbs1.4g77% of calories
- Fat0.1g12% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Black peppercorns (whole) (1 tsp, 2.1 g) has 5.4 calories, with 0.2 g of protein, 1.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tsp (2.1 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 0.2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.2 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 4 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.1 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 6 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 5 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 1minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Black peppercorns (whole)?
One serving of Black peppercorns (whole) (1 tsp) has 5.4 calories, which works out to 257 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Black peppercorns (whole) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Black peppercorns (whole) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Black peppercorns (whole)?
0.9 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
