Nutritional Efficiency Report
Black pepper is a very low-calorie food with high-protein content. At 20 kcal per 100g, it delivers 24g of protein — representing 480% of its total caloric load. Carbohydrates account for 600% and fats for 450% of calories.
At 30g carbs per 100g, it is better suited to carb-cycling or maintenance phases.
With only 20 kcal per 100g, Black pepper is a high-volume food — you can consume a large serving while keeping total caloric intake controlled. This makes it particularly effective for hunger management in deficit phases.
Protocol Compatibility
Ketosis Impact
At 30g carbs per 100g, it is better suited to carb-cycling or maintenance phases.
Thermic Effect (TEF)
Protein content of 24g per 100g triggers a significant Thermic Effect of Food. The body expends approximately 20–30% of protein calories during digestion, yielding a net caloric benefit compared to equivalent fat or carbohydrate sources.