Apple vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and black pepper:
- Both black pepper and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Apple has 48.7 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Black pepper has 15.2 times less sugar than apple.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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 apple has 79% less calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and apple has 78% less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both black pepper and apple are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 954% more dietary fiber than apple - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 15.2 times less sugar than apple - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 38 times more protein than apple - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apple has 48.7 times less saturated fat than black pepper - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than black pepper - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Black pepper has 800% more Vitamin A than apple - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 73 times more Vitamin K than apple - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 72 times more calcium than apple - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than apple - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than apple - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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,
| Apple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 310 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 454 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 12 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 apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.043 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: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and apple has 80% less calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does black pepper or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and apple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or apple contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 72 times more calcium than apple - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or apple contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than apple - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
Does black pepper or apple contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than apple - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.