Lemon vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and black pepper:
- Both lemon and black pepper are high in dietary fiber.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
- Lemon has 34.6 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and lemon has 88% less calories than black pepper - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to black pepper for protein. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 78% |
| Fat | 6% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 85% less carbohydrates than black pepper - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 804% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 845% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lemon has 34.6 times less saturated fat than black pepper - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - lemon has 53mg 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 lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg 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 more Vitamin K than lemon - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both lemon and black pepper contain significant amounts of folate.
| Lemon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg 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 863% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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 lemon and black pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 310 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 12 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 454 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than lemon per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.063 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does lemon or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than black pepper - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does lemon or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and lemon has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does lemon or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does lemon or black pepper contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 860% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.