Calories in Spices, pepper, black
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, pepper, black contains 251 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, ground (6.9 g) provides about 17 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 13% from protein and 9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 554% of the Daily Value for manganese, 148% of the Daily Value for copper and 136% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 251 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 20 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 64 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber M | 25.3 g | 90% |
| Total sugars M | 0.64 g | |
| Protein M | 10.4 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A ? | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K M | 164 µg | 136% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.29 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 11.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 443 mg | 34% |
| Iron M | 9.7 mg | 54% |
| Magnesium M | 171 mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus M | 158 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 1,329 mg | 28% |
| Zinc M | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper M | 1.3 mg | 148% |
| Manganese M | 12.8 mg | 554% |
| Selenium M | 4.9 µg | 9% |
| Fluoride M | 34.2 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 13%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.4 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber25.3 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Sugars0.64 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 2.9 g)
- Fat3.3 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium20 mgbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.74 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0.24 g |
| Fructose M | 0.23 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0.15 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.058 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.24 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.37 g |
| Leucine M | 1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.24 g |
| Methionine M | 0.096 g |
| Cystine M | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.45 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.48 g |
| Valine M | 0.55 g |
| Arginine M | 0.31 g |
| Histidine M | 0.16 g |
| Alanine M | 0.62 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.4 g |
| Glycine M | 0.44 g |
| Proline M | 1.4 g |
| Serine M | 0.41 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.15 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.69 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.036 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.093 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.53 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.33 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.65 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.077 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.65 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.15 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 310 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 20 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 454 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 12 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 25 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 6.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.85 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 92 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water M | 12.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 4.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,050 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 547 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 17 µg |
| Betaine M | 8.9 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spices
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, bay leaf | 313 | 7.6 g | 75 g | 8.4 g |
| Spices, caraway seed | 333 | 19.8 g | 49.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Spices, cardamom | 311 | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Spices, celery seed | 392 | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Spices, coriander leaf, dried Dried or dry | 279 | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Spices, coriander seed | 298 | 12.4 g | 55 g | 17.8 g |
| Spices, cumin seed | 375 | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Spices, curry powder Dried or dry | 325 | 14.3 g | 55.8 g | 14 g |
| Spices, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Spices, ginger, ground | 335 | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Spices, mace, ground | 475 | 6.7 g | 50.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Spices, marjoram, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 12.7 g | 60.6 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spices?
100 g of spices has 251 kcal. 1 tbsp, ground (6.9 g): about 17 kcal. 1 dash (0.1 g): about 0 kcal. 1 tsp, ground (2.3 g): about 6 kcal.
Is spices high in protein?
Spices contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.72 g in 1 tbsp, ground (6.9 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is above the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in spices?
Spices has 64 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 25.3 g of fiber and 0.64 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 3.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (554% DV), copper (148% DV), Vitamin K (136% DV), iron (54% DV) and magnesium (41% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 20 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, pepper, black has 251 kcal, while spices, coriander leaf, dried has 279 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170931. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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