Pineapple vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and black pepper:
- Black pepper has 14.3 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Black pepper has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Pineapple has 153.6 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) 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 pineapple has 80% less calories than black pepper - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 78% |
| Fat | 2% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 79% less carbohydrates than black pepper - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 17 times more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 14.3 times less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g 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 18 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 153.6 times less saturated fat than black pepper - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Black pepper has 800% more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg 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 232 times more Vitamin K than pineapple - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both pineapple and black pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Pineapple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg 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 11 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Pineapple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 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, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.023 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and pineapple has 80% less calories than black pepper - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does pineapple or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and pineapple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does pineapple or black pepper contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.