Pears vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pears and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pears
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pears and black pepper:
- Both pears and black pepper are high in dietary fiber.
- Black pepper has 14.2 times less sugar than pear.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
- Pear has 62.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pears (Pears, raw) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and pear has 77% less calories than black pepper - pear has 57 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pears is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Pears has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:2 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pears | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 78% |
| Fat | 2% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and pear has 76% less carbohydrates than black pepper - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pears and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 716% more dietary fiber than pear - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 14.2 times less sugar than pear - pear has 9.8g 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 27 times more protein than pear - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pear has 62.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pear has more Vitamin C than black pepper - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Black pepper has 26 times more Vitamin A than pear - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pears and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg 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 36 times more Vitamin K than pear - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pears and black pepper contain significant amounts of folate.
| Pears | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.161 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 52 times more iron than pear - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg 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 pears and black pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Pears | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 310 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 12 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 44 UG | 454 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pear per 100 grams.
| Pears | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than pear per 100 grams.
| Pears | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.093 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.093 G | 0.694 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: Pears (Pears, raw) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does pears or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and pear has 80% less calories than black pepper - pear has 57 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does pears or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and pear has 80% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does pears or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does pears or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 52 times more iron than pear - pear has 0.18mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does pears or black pepper contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.