Black Pepper vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 156% more calories than black pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 18% |
| Fat | 12% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 56% less carbohydrates than black pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 52% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 38% more protein than black pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 96% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Black pepper has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg 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 15 times more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug 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. Both black pepper and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Black Pepper | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 339% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 79% more iron than black pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 60% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg 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 | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both black pepper and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Black Pepper | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 1.988 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 160% more calories than black pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 340% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or black pepper contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 80% more iron than black pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 60% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.