Cheese vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cheese and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheese
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and black pepper:
- Both black pepper and cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both black pepper and cheese are high in calories. Cheese has 53% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 78% |
| Fat | 75% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and cheese has 100% less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheese - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black pepper and cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both black pepper and cheese are high in protein. Cheese has 127% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 91% less saturated fat than cheese - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Black pepper has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 544% more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese has more Vitamin D than black pepper - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 64 times more Vitamin K than cheese - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both black pepper and cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 49% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than cheese - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than cheese - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheese has 85mg 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,
| Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 56 UG | 310 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 12 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 454 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.332 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.332 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.532 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: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both black pepper and cheese are high in calories. Cheese has 50% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and cheese has 384 calories.
Does black pepper or cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or cheese contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 50% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or cheese contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than cheese - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
Does black pepper or cheese contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than cheese - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheese has 85mg of potassium.