Black pepper း Nutritional Profile း Health Benefits and Therapeutic Uses

 

 

 

 

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Nutritional Profile

Black pepper is an excellent source of manganese, a very good source of iron and vitamin K, and a good source of dietary fiber and copper.

Health Benefits and Therapeutic Uses :

Health benefits of pepper have been known for centuries and have been used extensively in ancient medicinal practices. Modern research has corroborated that ground black pepper indeed is a useful spice. Some of the benefits are listed below.

·         Eating black pepper helps to send signals to the stomach to secret hydrochloric acid that helps to digest food better. Stimulating hydrochloric acid in the stomach also helps to prevent gas forming in the intestines. This is useful in preventing bloating and flatulence. Pepper is also used for treating diarrhea.

·         Medicinal uses of black pepper also include its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It has vitamins C and A, which help to remove dangerous free radicals. It also contains compounds that help to battle against cancer and other ailments. Its main ingredient piperine is known to have antibacterial properties. Its antibacterial properties also make it a popular home remedy against cough, cold, and chest congestion. A pinch of pepper with honey helps to clear congestion and the nasal passages.

·         Black pepper also helps with dental problems, keeping teeth healthy and preventing toothaches.

·         Studies have shown that combined with turmeric, black pepper can help to combat breast cancer.

·         Black pepper may also help to reduce weight; the outer skin of the peppercorn contains nutrients that help to increase metabolism of the body.

·         It also has properties that make it a natural antidepressant and can be used to help people suffering from this condition.

·         Peppers in olive oil have uses for aromatherapy. They help to ease body aches, relieve stress, and relax muscles

·         The oil of black pepper is used as a good remedy for skin ailments due to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Research has indicated that piperine, an ingredient of black pepper, can help with various skin conditions.

Precautions/Side Effects/Warnings:

As such, there are no side effects of pepper, unless you happen to be allergic to it. Since it spicy, eating too much of it may leave your mouth feeling burned.

 

 

Black Pepper (Note: "--" indicates data is unavailable)
amount	2.00 tsp
total weight	4.20 g
BASIC MACRONUTRIENTS AND CALORIES
nutrient	amount	%DV
Protein	0.46 g	0.92
Carbohydrates	2.72 g	0.91
Fat - total	0.14 g	0.22
Dietary Fiber	1.11 g	4.44
Calories	10.71	0.59
MACRONUTRIENT AND CALORIE DETAIL
nutrient	amount	%DV
Carbohydrate:
Total Sugars	0.03 g
Monosaccharides	-- g
Disaccharides	-- g
Soluble Fiber	-- g
Insoluble Fiber	-- g
Other Carbohydrates	1.58 g
Fat:
Monounsaturated Fat	0.04 g	0.17
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.05 g	0.21
Saturated Fat	0.04 g	0.20
Trans Fat	0.00 g
Calories from Fat	1.23
Calories from Saturated Fat	0.37
Cholesterol	0.00 mg	0.00
Water	0.44 g
MICRONUTRIENTS
nutrient	amount	%DV
Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
B-Complex Vitamins
Vitamin B1	0.00 mg	0.00
Vitamin B2	0.01 mg	0.59
Vitamin B3 (Niacin Equivalents)	0.05 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0.50
Vitamin B12	0.00 mcg	0.00
Biotin	-- mcg	--
Choline	0.47 mg	0.11
Folate	0.42 mcg	0.10
Pantothenic Acid	-- mg	--
Vitamin C	0.88 mg	1.47
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinoids and Carotenoids)
Vitamin A IU	12.56 IU	0.25
Vitamin A RAE	0.63 RAE
Retinol RE	0.00 RE
Carotenoid RE	1.26 RE	0.02
Beta-Carotene	6.55 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin	8.61 mcg
Lycopene	0.25 mcg
Vitamin D
Vitamin D IU	0.00 IU	0.00
Vitamin D mcg	0.00 mcg
Vitamin E
Vitamin E Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents	0.03 mg	0.15
Vitamin E IU	-- IU
Vitamin E mg	-- mg
Vitamin K	6.88 mcg	8.60
Minerals
nutrient	amount	%DV
Boron	-- mcg
Calcium	18.35 mg	1.84
Chloride	-- mg
Chromium	0.67 mcg	0.56
Copper	0.05 mg	2.50
Fluoride	0.00 mg	0.00
Iodine	-- mcg	--
Iron	1.21 mg	6.72
Magnesium	8.15 mg	2.04
Manganese	0.24 mg	12.00
Molybdenum	-- mcg	--
Phosphorus	7.27 mg	0.73
Potassium	52.88 mg	1.51
Selenium	0.13 mcg	0.19
Sodium	1.85 mg	0.08
Zinc	0.06 mg	0.40
INDIVIDUAL FATTY ACIDS
nutrient	amount	%DV
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	0.01 g	0.42
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fats
14:1 Myristoleic	0.00 g
15:1 Pentadecenoic	0.00 g
16:1 Palmitol	0.00 g
17:1 Heptadecenoic	0.00 g
18:1 Oleic	0.04 g
20:1 Eicosenoic	0.00 g
22:1 Erucic	0.00 g
24:1 Nervonic	0.00 g
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
18:2 Linoleic	0.04 g
18:3 Linolenic	0.01 g
18:4 Stearidonic	0.00 g
20:3 Eicosatrienoic	0.00 g
20:4 Arachidonic	0.00 g
20:5 Eicosapentaenoic (EPA)	0.00 g
22:5 Docosapentaenoic(DPA)	0.00 g
22:6 Docosahexaenoic (DHA)	0.00 g
Saturated Fatty Acids
4:0 Butyric	0.00 g
6:0 Caproic	0.00 g
8:0 Caprylic	0.00 g
10:0 Capric	0.00 g
12:0 Lauric	0.00 g
14:0 Myristic	0.00 g
15:0 Pentadecanoic	0.00 g
16:0 Palmitic	0.04 g
17:0 Margaric	0.00 g
18:0 Stearic	0.00 g
20:0 Arachidic	0.00 g
22:0 Behenate	0.00 g
24:0 Lignoceric	0.00 g
INDIVIDUAL AMINO ACIDS
nutrient	amount	%DV
Alanine	-- g
Arginine	-- g
Aspartate	-- g
Cystine	-- g	--
Glutamate	-- g
Glycine	-- g
Histidine	-- g	--
Isoleucine	-- g	--
Leucine	-- g	--
Lysine	-- g	--
Methionine	-- g	--
Phenylalanine	-- g	--
Proline	-- g
Serine	-- g
Threonine	-- g	--
Tryptophan	-- g	--
Tyrosine	-- g	--
Valine	-- g	--
OTHER COMPONENTS
nutrient	amount	%DV
Ash	-- g
Organic Acids (Total)	-- mg
Acetic Acid	-- mg
Citric Acid	-- mg
Lactic Acid	-- mg
Malic Acid	-- mg
Taurine	-- mg
Sugar Alcohols (Total)	-- g
Glycerol	-- g
Inositol	-- g
Mannitol	-- g
Sorbitol	-- g
Xylitol	-- g
Artificial Sweeteners (Total)	-- mg
Aspartame	-- mg
Saccharin	-- mg
Alcohol	0.00 g
Caffeine	0.00 mg