Black pepper
Low GI
GL 0.5 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 10 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- High carbohydrate density
Black pepper has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.5.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170931 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp, ground | 2 g | 0.2 |
| 1 tsp, whole | 3 g | 0.3 |
| 1 tbsp, ground | 7 g | 0.7 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 251 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 64.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 25.3 g |
| Soluble | 6.3 g |
| Insoluble | 19 g |
| Protein | 10.4 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated | 1.4 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Zero added sugars
- High carbohydrate density
- Negligible nutrient density in typical serving sizes
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Black pepper
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Avgolemono with Pearl Barley 45 min · 13 ingredients · advanced -
Bò Lúc Lắc (Shaking Beef) with Watercress Salad 25 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Chicken Cacciatore 45 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Spinach 12 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Deviled Eggs with Yogurt Filling, Smoked Paprika & Chives 22 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Escalivada (Catalan Smoky Roasted Vegetables with Anchovies) 65 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
İmam Bayıldı (Turkish Braised Stuffed Eggplant) 60 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Insalata di Mare 35 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Involtini di Melanzane 40 min · 11 ingredients · advanced -
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Cake with Walnuts and Barberries) 35 min · 11 ingredients · advanced -
Low-GI Caldo Verde with White Beans 35 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Coronation Chicken Salad 25 min · 12 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Black pepper?
Black pepper has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 0.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 10.
Is Black pepper good for people with insulin resistance?
Black pepper has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Black pepper has the lowest glycemic load?
Black pepper has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Black pepper in this database (10 per 100 g).
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