Spices & herbs

Spices, pepper, white

FDC 170933tsp, ground (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 88 · -5 vs Spices & herbs median

Ground fine and used by the pinch, white pepper still posts a strong per-calorie profile of 88 of 100, a Strong band ranking 41 of 60 in Spices & herbs. Dietary fiber tops the list at 94% DV, with iron close behind at 79% DV.

It's used to season pale sauces and soups where black flecks would show, and a typical serving is just a teaspoon of ground pepper, about 2 g. Because the %DV figures are calculated per 100 g and a real serving is a fraction of that, the practical nutrient contribution from a shake or two is modest; ground allspice is another spice worth comparing on this list.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.4 g · 12%Carb 68.6 g · 82%Fat 2.1 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories296 kcal15%
Total fat2.1 g3%
Saturated fat0.63 g3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate69 g25%
Dietary fiber26 g94%
Sugars-
Protein10 g21%
Potassium73 mg2%
Calcium265 mg20%
Iron14 mg79%
Magnesium90 mg21%
Vitamin C21 mg23%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170933

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber94% DV
Iron79% DV
Vitamin C23% DV
Protein21% DV
Magnesium21% DV
Calcium20% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density88 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g10 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g26 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g5 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Spices, allspice, groundDensity 89 vs 88Spices, saffronDensity 89 vs 88Spices, pepper, blackDensity 90 vs 88

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