Salmon vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and black pepper:
- Both black pepper and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, black pepper contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both black pepper and salmon are high in calories. Black pepper has 98% more calories than salmon - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for black pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 78% |
| Fat | 33% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and salmon has less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black pepper and salmon contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both black pepper and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 97% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black pepper and salmon contain similar amounts of saturated fat - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and black pepper are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Black pepper has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Black pepper and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than black pepper - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 408 times more Vitamin K than salmon - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, black pepper contains more folate. Both salmon and black pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Salmon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 62 times more calcium than salmon - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than salmon - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both black pepper and salmon are high in potassium. Black pepper has 263% more potassium than salmon - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.152 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.694 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both black pepper and salmon are high in calories. Black pepper has 100% more calories than salmon - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is black pepper or salmon better for protein?
Both black pepper and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 100% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does black pepper or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and salmon has fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does black pepper or salmon contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 62 times more calcium than salmon - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or salmon contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than salmon - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does black pepper or salmon contain more potassium?
Both black pepper and salmon are high in potassium. Black pepper has 260% more potassium than salmon - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.