Black Pepper vs. Bean Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Bean Sprouts

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of black pepper versus bean sprouts (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and bean sprouts:

  • Bean sprout has 29.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
  • Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, bean sprout contains more folate.
  • Black pepper is a great source of protein.
  • Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of black pepper and bean sprouts is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Black pepper is high in calories and bean sprout has 88% less calories than black pepper - bean sprout has 30 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to bean sprouts per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for bean sprouts, 32:63:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Black Pepper Bean Sprouts
Protein 13% 32%
Carbohydrates 78% 63%
Fat 9% 5%
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carbohydrates

Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and bean sprout has 91% less carbohydrates than black pepper - bean sprout has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than bean sprout - bean sprout has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bean sprouts and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - bean sprout has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.

Protein

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Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 242% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bean sprout has 29.2 times less saturated fat than black pepper - bean sprout has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Bean sprout is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - bean sprout has 13.2mg 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 bean sprout - bean sprout has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Bean sprouts and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bean sprout 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 396% more Vitamin K than bean sprout - bean sprout has 33ug 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, however, bean sprout contains more folate. Both black pepper and bean sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.

Black Pepper Bean Sprouts
Thiamin 0.108 MG 0.084 MG
Riboflavin 0.18 MG 0.124 MG
Niacin 1.143 MG 0.749 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.399 MG 0.38 MG
Vitamin B6 0.291 MG 0.088 MG
Folate 17 UG 61 UG

Minerals

calcium

Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

iron

Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 967% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg 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 792% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg 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 black pepper and bean sprouts contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.

Black Pepper Bean Sprouts
beta-carotene 310 UG 6 UG
alpha-carotene 12 UG 6 UG
lycopene 20 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 454 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bean sprout per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Bean Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.152 G 0.016 G
Total 0.152 G 0.016 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than bean sprout per 100 grams.

Black Pepper Bean Sprouts
linoleic acid 0.694 G 0.042 G
Total 0.694 G 0.042 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Bean Sprouts (Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does bean sprouts or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Black pepper is high in calories and bean sprout has 90% less calories than black pepper - bean sprout has 30 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.

Is bean sprouts or black pepper better for protein?
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 240% more protein than bean sprout - bean sprout has 3g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.

Does bean sprouts or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and bean sprout has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - bean sprout has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.

Does bean sprouts or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.

Does bean sprouts or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 970% more iron than bean sprout - bean sprout has 0.91mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.

Does bean sprouts or black pepper contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 790% more potassium than bean sprout - bean sprout has 149mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.