Kumquat vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and black pepper:
- Both kumquat and black pepper are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Black pepper has 13.6 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, iron and potassium.
- Kumquat has 12.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than black pepper, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and kumquat has 72% less calories than black pepper - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is similar to black pepper for protein, carbs and fat. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 78% |
| Fat | 12% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and kumquat has 75% less carbohydrates than black pepper - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 289% more dietary fiber than kumquat - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 13.6 times less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g 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 453% more protein than kumquat - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kumquat has 12.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kumquat and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kumquat and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than kumquat - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both kumquat and black pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Kumquat | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kumquat and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 615% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than kumquat - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 615% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg 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, kumquat has more alpha-carotene than black pepper per 100 grams, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 12 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 454 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 310 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.124 G | 0.694 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does kumquat or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and kumquat has 70% less calories than black pepper - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does kumquat or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and kumquat has 80% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does kumquat or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both kumquat and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 620% more calcium than kumquat - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does kumquat or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than kumquat - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does kumquat or black pepper contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 620% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.