Black Pepper vs. Cardamom
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Cardamom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
cardamom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and cardamom:
- Both cardamom and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in calories. Cardamom has 24% more calories than black pepper - cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is similar to cardamom for protein, carbs and fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for cardamom, 11:77:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 77% |
| Fat | 12% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. Cardamom has a little more carbohydrates (7%) than black pepper by weight - cardamom has 68.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cardamom has 11% more dietary fiber than black pepper - cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper and cardamom contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in protein. Cardamom has a little more protein (4%) than black pepper by weight - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cardamom and black pepper contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cardamom is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Black pepper has more Vitamin A than cardamom - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper has more Vitamin E than cardamom - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cardamom - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cardamom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both black pepper and cardamom contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Black Pepper | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.198 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.182 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 1.102 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 16% more calcium than cardamom - cardamom has 383mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in iron. Cardamom has 44% more iron than black pepper - cardamom has 14mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 33% more potassium than - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both black pepper and cardamom contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Black Pepper | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.12 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Cardamom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.31 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.31 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 Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) .
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FAQ
Does cardamom or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cardamom and black pepper are high in calories. Cardamom has 20% more calories than black pepper - cardamom has 311 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does cardamom or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cardamom and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. cardamom has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than black pepper by weight - cardamom has 68.5g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does cardamom or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 20% more calcium than cardamom - cardamom has 383mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does cardamom or black pepper contain more iron?
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in iron. Cardamom has 40% more iron than black pepper - cardamom has 14mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does cardamom or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both cardamom and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 30% more potassium than - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.