Orange vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and black pepper:
- Both orange and black pepper are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Black pepper has 13.2 times less sugar than orange.
- Black pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, iron and potassium.
- Orange has 54.6 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) 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 orange has 82% less calories than black pepper - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 78% |
| Fat | 4% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and orange has 82% less carbohydrates than black pepper - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both orange and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 954% more dietary fiber than orange - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 13.2 times less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g 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 13 times more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Orange has 54.6 times less saturated fat than black pepper - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Orange and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg 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 orange - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both orange and black pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Orange | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both orange and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 930% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 106 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg 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 686% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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 orange and black pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Orange | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 310 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 12 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 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 orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.031 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does orange or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and orange has 80% less calories than black pepper - orange has 46 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does orange or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and orange has 80% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both orange and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 930% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does orange or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 106 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does orange or black pepper contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 690% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.