Edible parts
Spice as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Spices, pepper, black (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170931)
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1050 kJ / 251 kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 64 g | 25% |
| Natural sugars | 0.64 g | 1% |
| Fat | 3.26 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.39 g | 7% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 25.3 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.74 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.15 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 27 µg RAE | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 164 µg | 219% |
| Folate | 17 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.11 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.18 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.14 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 11.3 mg | — |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 55% |
| Iron | 9.71 mg | 69% |
| Magnesium | 171 mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1329 mg | 66% |
| Zinc | 1.19 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 1.33 mg | 133% |
| Manganese | 12.75 mg | 638% |
| Phosphorus | 158 mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 4.9 µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Spices, pepper, black (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170931), closest row. Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
The older pepper. Catkin-shaped, sweeter heat, more lingering than black. Ayurveda’s pippali.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Long pepper (Piper longum) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.