Black Pepper vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Broccoli

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of black pepper versus broccoli (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and broccoli:

  • Both broccoli and black pepper are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, broccoli contains more folate.
  • Black pepper is a great source of protein.
  • Black pepper is an excellent source of iron.
  • Broccoli has 11.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black pepper and broccoli is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

calories

Black pepper is high in calories and broccoli has 86% less calories than black pepper - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to broccoli for fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Pepper Broccoli
Protein 13% 27%
Carbohydrates 78% 64%
Fat 9% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% less carbohydrates than black pepper - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both broccoli and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 873% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Broccoli and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 268% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Broccoli has 11.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Broccoli and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Broccoli and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Both broccoli and black pepper are high in Vitamin K. Black pepper has 61% more Vitamin K than broccoli - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, broccoli contains more folate. Both black pepper and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Black Pepper Broccoli
Thiamin 0.108 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.18 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 1.143 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.399 MG 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 0.291 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 17 UG 63 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both broccoli and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 843% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

iron

Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both broccoli and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 321% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both black pepper and broccoli contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Black Pepper Broccoli
beta-carotene 310 UG 361 UG
alpha-carotene 12 UG 25 UG
lycopene 20 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 454 UG 1403 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Broccoli
alpha linoleic acid 0.152 G 0.0215 G
Total 0.152 G 0.0215 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Broccoli
linoleic acid 0.694 G 0.049 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.694 G 0.055 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Black Pepper or Broccoli .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

Black Pepper 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Broccoli 100g

( 100 g )
251KCAL 13%
638% calories
34KCAL 2%
64G 26%
870% carbohydrates
6.6G 3%
25G 101%
862% dietary fiber
2.6G 10%
0.64G sugar 166% 1.7G
3.3G 5%
792% total fat
0.37G 1%
1.4G 8%
>999% saturated fat
0.11G 1%
0.74G >999% monounsaturated fat 0.03G
1G 808% polyunsaturated fat 0.11G
20MG 1%
sodium 65%
33MG 2%
Vitamins and Minerals
27UG 4%
Vitamin A 15%
31UG 4%
Vitamin C >999%
89MG 119%
443MG 44%
843% calcium
47MG 5%
9.7MG 54%
>999% iron
0.73MG 4%
171MG 55%
714% magnesium
21MG 7%
1329MG 58%
321% potassium
316MG 14%
0.11MG 10%
57% thiamin (Vit B1)
0.07MG 7%
0.18MG 16%
50% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.12MG 11%
1.1MG 8%
72% niacin (Vit B3)
0.64MG 5%
0.29MG 22%
61% Vitamin B6
0.18MG 14%
1.4MG 28%
146% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.57MG 12%
17UG 4%
folate (Vit B9) 271%
63UG 16%
1MG 7%
28% Vitamin E
0.78MG 5%
164UG 182%
61% Vitamin K
102UG 113%
10G 21%
257% protein
2.8G 6%
11MG 3%
choline 73%
19MG 4%
1.3MG 111%
>999% copper
0.05MG 4%
34UG 1%
>999% fluoride
13MG 709%
>999% manganese
0.21MG 12%
158MG 23%
139% phosphorus
66MG 9%
4.9UG 9%
96% selenium
2.5UG 5%
1.2MG 15%
193% zinc
0.41MG 5%
12G Water 642% 89G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does broccoli or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Black pepper is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than black pepper - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.

Does broccoli or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

Does broccoli or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 840% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

Does broccoli or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

Does broccoli or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 320% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.