Feta Cheese vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Feta 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
feta cheese
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and black pepper:
- Both black pepper and feta cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Feta cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both black pepper and feta cheese are high in calories. Black pepper is very similar to black pepper for calories - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 78% |
| Fat | 73% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and feta cheese has 94% less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than feta cheese - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black pepper and feta cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both black pepper and feta cheese are high in protein. Feta cheese has 37% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 90% less saturated fat than feta cheese - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Black pepper has less cholesterol than feta cheese - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 363% more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese has more Vitamin D than black pepper - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 89 times more Vitamin K than feta cheese - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both feta cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Feta Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both black pepper and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 11% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than feta cheese - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than feta cheese - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg 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,
| Feta Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 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, both feta cheese and black pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Feta Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than feta cheese per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.326 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both black pepper and feta cheese are high in calories. Black pepper is quite similar to black pepper for calories - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Does black pepper or feta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and feta cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and feta cheese are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 10% more calcium than black pepper - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or feta cheese contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than feta cheese - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
Does black pepper or feta cheese contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 20 times more potassium than feta cheese - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.