Black Pepper vs. Tomato

Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Tomato


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

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

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

  • Both tomato and black pepper are high in potassium.
  • Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Black pepper is a great source of protein.
  • Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
  • Tomato has 48.7 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
  • Tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than black pepper, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato.
  • Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black pepper and tomato 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . 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 tomato has 93% less calories than black pepper - tomato has 18 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 tomato for fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Pepper Tomato
Protein 13% 17%
Carbohydrates 78% 74%
Fat 9% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 94% less carbohydrates than black pepper - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 20 times more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Tomato and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g 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 10 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Tomato has 48.7 times less saturated fat than black pepper - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Tomato and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tomato and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg 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 19 times more Vitamin K than tomato - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Black Pepper Tomato
Thiamin 0.108 MG 0.037 MG
Riboflavin 0.18 MG 0.019 MG
Niacin 1.143 MG 0.594 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.399 MG 0.089 MG
Vitamin B6 0.291 MG 0.08 MG
Folate 17 UG 15 UG

Minerals

calcium

Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

iron

Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

potassium

Both tomato and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 461% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg 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, tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than black pepper per 100 grams, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams. Both black pepper and tomato contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Black Pepper Tomato
beta-carotene 310 UG 449 UG
alpha-carotene 12 UG 101 UG
lycopene 20 UG 2573 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 454 UG 123 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Black Pepper Tomato
alpha linoleic acid 0.152 G 0.003 G
Total 0.152 G 0.003 G

omega 6s

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

Black Pepper Tomato
linoleic acid 0.694 G 0.08 G
Total 0.694 G 0.08 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .

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FAQ

Does tomato or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Black pepper is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than black pepper - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.

Does tomato or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

Does tomato or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

Does tomato or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

Does tomato or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both tomato and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 460% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.