Black Pepper vs. Nutmeg

Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Nutmeg


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

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

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

  • Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Black pepper is a great source of protein.
  • Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
  • Nutmeg has more thiamin and folate, however, black pepper contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black pepper and nutmeg 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 Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in calories. Nutmeg has 109% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and nutmeg has 525 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to nutmeg per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for nutmeg, 4:36:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Pepper Nutmeg
Protein 13% 4%
Carbohydrates 78% 36%
Fat 9% 60%
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carbohydrates

Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in carbohydrates. Black pepper has 30% more carbohydrates than nutmeg - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 22% more dietary fiber than nutmeg - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Black pepper and nutmeg contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3g of sugar.

Protein

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Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 78% more protein than nutmeg - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 95% less saturated fat than nutmeg - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Nutmeg has more Vitamin C than black pepper - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Black pepper has 440% more Vitamin A than nutmeg - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Black pepper has more Vitamin E than nutmeg - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than nutmeg - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Black Pepper Nutmeg
Thiamin 0.108 MG 0.346 MG
Riboflavin 0.18 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 1.143 MG 1.299 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.399 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.291 MG 0.16 MG
Folate 17 UG 76 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in calcium. Black pepper has 141% more calcium than nutmeg - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.

iron

Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in iron. Black pepper has 219% more iron than nutmeg - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.

potassium

Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in potassium. Black pepper has 280% more potassium than nutmeg - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg 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,

Black Pepper Nutmeg
beta-carotene 310 UG 28 UG
alpha-carotene 12 UG ~
lycopene 20 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 454 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black pepper and nutmeg contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Black Pepper Nutmeg
linoleic acid 0.694 G 0.35 G
Total 0.694 G 0.35 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 Nutmeg .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) .

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FAQ

Does black pepper or nutmeg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in calories. Nutmeg has 110% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and nutmeg has 525 calories.

Does black pepper or nutmeg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both black pepper and nutmeg are high in carbohydrates. black pepper has 30% more carbohydrates than nutmeg - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.

Does black pepper or nutmeg contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in calcium. Black pepper has 140% more calcium than nutmeg - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.

Does black pepper or nutmeg contain more iron?
Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in iron. Black pepper has 220% more iron than nutmeg - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.

Does black pepper or nutmeg contain more potassium?
Both black pepper and nutmeg are high in potassium. Black pepper has 280% more potassium than nutmeg - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.