How many calories in
black pepper?
Per 100g, black pepper comes in at 251 calories. In real-world portions (a sprinkle, a teaspoon), it adds essentially no calories — but contributes a lot of flavor and micronutrients per gram.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical black pepper serving translates in your tracker:
What 251 calories means.
Carb-forward — most of its 251 kcal come from carbohydrate, so it's best placed around training when your body uses carbs most readily.
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Point your iPhone camera at black pepper and Spotwell's AI estimates the portion and macros in a few seconds. Check it, adjust anything that looks off, and log it.
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How many calories in black pepper?
Black Pepper has approximately 251 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 213 calories.
How much protein is in black pepper?
10g of protein per 100g. That puts black pepper at roughly 4.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other herbs & spices sources.
How do I log black pepper accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is black pepper good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Black Pepper sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.