Black Pepper vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and black pepper are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, brussels sprout contains more folate.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of iron.
- Brussels sprout has 21.4 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and brussels sprout has 83% less calories than black pepper - brussels sprout has 43 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 brussels sprouts per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for brussels sprouts, 26:68:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Brussels Sprouts | |
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| Protein | 10% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 68% |
| Fat | 12% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 86% less carbohydrates than black pepper - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brussels sprouts and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 566% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g 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 207% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brussels sprout has 21.4 times less saturated fat than black pepper - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprouts and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both brussels sprouts and black pepper are high in Vitamin K. Brussels sprout has a little more Vitamin K (8%) than black pepper by weight - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, brussels sprout contains more folate. Both black pepper and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Black Pepper | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brussels sprouts and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 955% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 594% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 242% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg 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 brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Black Pepper | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 450 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 6 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 1590 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both black pepper and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Black Pepper | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.046 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 Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and brussels sprout has 80% less calories than black pepper - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and brussels sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 960% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does brussels sprouts or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 590% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does brussels sprouts or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 240% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.