Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch کالی مرچ)
Basic Info:
Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. When fresh and fully mature, the fruit is about 5 mm in diameter and dark red, and contains a single seed, like all drupes.
Nutritional Value:
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Nutritional value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base) |
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Principle |
Nutrient Value |
Percentage of RDA |
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Energy |
255 Kcal |
13% |
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Carbohydrates |
64.81 g |
49% |
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Protein |
10.95 g |
19.5% |
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Total Fat |
3.26 g |
11% |
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Cholesterol |
0 mg |
0% |
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Dietary Fiber |
26.5 g |
69% |
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Vitamins |
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Choline |
11.3 mg |
2% |
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Folic acid |
10 μg |
2.5% |
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Niacin |
1.142 mg |
7% |
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Pyridoxine |
0.340 mg |
26% |
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Riboflavin |
0.240 mg |
18% |
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Thiamin |
0.109 mg |
9% |
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Vitamin A |
299 IU |
10% |
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Vitamin C |
21 mg |
35% |
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Vitamin E |
4.56 mg |
30% |
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Vitamin K |
163.7 mcg |
136% |
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Electrolytes |
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Sodium |
44 mg |
3% |
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Potassium |
1259 mg |
27% |
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Minerals |
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Calcium |
437 mg |
44% |
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Copper |
1.127 mg |
122% |
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Iron |
28.86 mg |
360% |
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Magnesium |
194 mg |
48.5% |
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Manganese |
5.625 mg |
244.5% |
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Phosphorus |
173 mg |
25% |
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Zinc |
1.42 mg |
13% |
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Phyto-nutrients |
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Carotene-ß |
156 μg |
-- |
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Carotene-α |
0 μg |
-- |
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Crypto-xanthin-ß |
48 mcg |
-- |
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Lutein-zeaxanthin |
205 mcg |
-- |
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Lycopene |
6 mcg |
-- |
Health Benefits:
- Has anti-inflammatory properties
- May benefit your brain
- May improve blood sugar control
- May lower cholesterol levels
- May have cancer-fighting properties
- Boosts absorption of nutrients
