Black Pepper vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and salt:
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and salt has less calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Black Pepper | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | ~ |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black pepper and salt contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has more protein than salt - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Salt has less saturated fat than black pepper - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Black pepper has more Vitamin A than salt - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper has more Vitamin E than salt - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than salt - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than salt - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than salt - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 165 times more potassium than salt - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Salt (Salt, table) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does black pepper or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and salt has less calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does black pepper or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does black pepper or salt contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than salt - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or salt contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than salt - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does black pepper or salt contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 165 times more potassium than salt - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.