Black Pepper vs. Peas

Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Peas


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

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

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

  • Both peas and black pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Black pepper has 7.8 times less sugar than pea.
  • Black pepper is a great source of protein.
  • Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
  • Pea has 18.6 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
  • Pea has more thiamin and folate, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black pepper and peas 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Black pepper is high in calories and pea has 68% less calories than black pepper - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Pepper Peas
Protein 10% 26%
Carbohydrates 78% 69%
Fat 12% 5%
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carbohydrates

Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and pea has 77% less carbohydrates than black pepper - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both peas and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 344% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Black pepper has 7.8 times less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.

Protein

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Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 92% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pea has 18.6 times less saturated fat than black pepper - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Peas and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Peas and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg 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 560% more Vitamin K than pea - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Black Pepper Peas
Thiamin 0.108 MG 0.266 MG
Riboflavin 0.18 MG 0.132 MG
Niacin 1.143 MG 2.09 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.399 MG 0.104 MG
Vitamin B6 0.291 MG 0.169 MG
Folate 17 UG 65 UG

Minerals

calcium

Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

iron

Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 561% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both peas and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 445% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg 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 peas contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.

Black Pepper Peas
beta-carotene 310 UG 449 UG
alpha-carotene 12 UG 21 UG
lycopene 20 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 454 UG 2477 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Black Pepper Peas
alpha linoleic acid 0.152 G 0.035 G
Total 0.152 G 0.035 G

omega 6s

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

Black Pepper Peas
linoleic acid 0.694 G 0.152 G
Total 0.694 G 0.152 G



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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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does peas or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Black pepper is high in calories and pea has 70% less calories than black pepper - pea has 81 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.

Does peas or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and pea has 80% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

Does peas or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

Does peas or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 560% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

Does peas or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both peas and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 450% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.