Black Pepper vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and ginger:
- Both ginger and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ginger and black pepper are high in calories. Ginger has 33% more calories than black pepper - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is similar to ginger for protein, carbs and fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for ginger, 10:80:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 80% |
| Fat | 9% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both ginger and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has 12% more carbohydrates than black pepper - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 79% more dietary fiber than ginger - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both ginger and black pepper are high in protein. Ginger is very similar to ginger for protein - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black pepper has 46% less saturated fat than ginger - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than black pepper - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Black pepper has 12 times more Vitamin A than ginger - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Black pepper has more Vitamin E than ginger - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 203 times more Vitamin K than ginger - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both black pepper and ginger contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Black Pepper | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 289% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both ginger and black pepper are high in iron. Ginger has 104% more iron than black pepper - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and black pepper are high in potassium. Ginger has 32% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg 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 | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 18 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both black pepper and ginger contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Black Pepper | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black pepper and ginger contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Black Pepper | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.706 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Black Pepper or Ginger .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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FAQ
Does ginger or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ginger and black pepper are high in calories. Ginger has 30% more calories than black pepper - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does ginger or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both ginger and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. ginger has 10% more carbohydrates than black pepper - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both ginger and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 290% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does ginger or black pepper contain more iron?
Both ginger and black pepper are high in iron. Ginger has 100% more iron than black pepper - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does ginger or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both ginger and black pepper are high in potassium. Ginger has 30% more potassium than - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.