Black Pepper vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and yellow mustard:
- Both black pepper and yellow mustard are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Black pepper has more riboflavin, 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.
- Yellow mustard has 5.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and yellow mustard has 76% less calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 32% |
| Fat | 12% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 91% less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both black pepper and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 533% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 178% more protein than yellow mustard - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has 5.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and black pepper are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Black pepper has 440% more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 115 times more Vitamin K than yellow mustard - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both black pepper and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Black Pepper | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both black pepper and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Black pepper has 603% more calcium than yellow mustard - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 503% more iron than yellow mustard - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 774% more potassium than yellow mustard - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg 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 yellow mustard contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Black Pepper | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 1 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 113 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black pepper and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Black Pepper | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.373 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and yellow mustard has 80% less calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does black pepper or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Black pepper has 600% more calcium than yellow mustard - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or yellow mustard contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 500% more iron than yellow mustard - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
Does black pepper or yellow mustard contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 770% more potassium than yellow mustard - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.