Barley vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and black pepper:
- Both barley and black pepper are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Barley has 4.7 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Barley has more niacin, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both barley and black pepper are high in calories. Barley has 40% more calories than black pepper - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to black pepper for protein. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for black pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 78% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both barley and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. Barley has 22% more carbohydrates than black pepper - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both barley and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 62% more dietary fiber than barley - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both barley and black pepper are high in protein. Barley is very similar to barley for protein - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Barley has 4.7 times less saturated fat than black pepper - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Black pepper has 26 times more Vitamin A than barley - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Barley and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg 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 73 times more Vitamin K than barley - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more niacin, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid. Both barley and black pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Barley | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both barley and black pepper are high in iron. Black pepper has 288% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both barley and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 375% more potassium than barley - barley has 280mg 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,
| Barley | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 310 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 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 barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both barley and black pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Barley | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.694 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does barley or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both barley and black pepper are high in calories. Barley has 40% more calories than black pepper - barley has 352 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does barley or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both barley and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. barley has 20% more carbohydrates than black pepper - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does barley or black pepper contain more iron?
Both barley and black pepper are high in iron. Black pepper has 290% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does barley or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both barley and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 380% more potassium than barley - barley has 280mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.