Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. When dried, the fruit is known as a peppercorn. Nutrition facts black pepper Amount per 1 tbsp, ground (6.9 g) Calories 17 % daily value* Total fat 0.2 g 0% Saturated fat 0.1 g 0% Polyunsaturated fat 0.1 g Monounsaturated fat 0.1 g Trans fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 1 mg 0% Potassium 92 mg 2% Total carbohydrate 4.4 g 1% Dietary fiber 1.7 g 6% Sugar 0 g Protein 0.7 g 1% Vitamin a 0% vitamin c 0% Calcium 3% iron 3% Vitamin d 0% vitamin b 6 0% Vitamin b-12 0% magnesium 3% *percent daily values are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Weight(kg): 1 Shelf life: 3 years