Black Pepper vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in calories. Black pepper has a little more calories (10%) than cocoa powder by weight - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 54% |
| Fat | 12% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. Black pepper has a little more carbohydrates (10%) than cocoa powder by weight - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 46% more dietary fiber than black pepper - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 89% more protein than black pepper - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 83% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Black pepper has more Vitamin A than cocoa powder - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg 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 64 times more Vitamin K than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both black pepper and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Black Pepper | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 246% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 43% more iron than black pepper - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 53% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg 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,
| Black Pepper | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black pepper and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Black Pepper | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.44 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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in calories. Black pepper has a little more calories ( 10%) than cocoa powder by weight - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does cocoa powder or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. black pepper has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than cocoa powder by weight - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 250% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or black pepper contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 40% more iron than black pepper - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and black pepper are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 50% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.