Pistachio vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and black pepper:
- Both pistachio and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper has 11 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in calories. Pistachio has 128% more calories than black pepper - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 78% |
| Fat | 68% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 56% less carbohydrates than black pepper - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 146% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 11 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in protein. Pistachio has 103% more protein than black pepper - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 75% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than black pepper - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg 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 11 times more Vitamin K than pistachio - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid. Both pistachio and black pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Pistachio | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 314% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in iron. Black pepper has 141% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 33% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg 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 pistachio and black pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pistachio | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 310 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 454 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 12 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pistachio and black pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pistachio | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 13.13 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: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and black pepper are high in calories. Pistachio has 130% more calories than black pepper - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does pistachio or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 60% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 310% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or black pepper contain more iron?
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in iron. Black pepper has 140% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does pistachio or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 30% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.