Black Pepper vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and tomato:
- Both tomato and black pepper are high in potassium.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, 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 and iron.
- Tomato has 48.7 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than black pepper, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and tomato has 93% less calories than black pepper - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein and similar to tomato for carbs and fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 75% |
| Fat | 12% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 94% less carbohydrates than black pepper - tomato has 3.9g 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 20 times more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g 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 10 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato has 48.7 times less saturated fat than black pepper - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg 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 19 times more Vitamin K than tomato - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both black pepper and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Black Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 461% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg 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, tomato has more alpha-carotene and lycopene than black pepper per 100 grams, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams. Both black pepper and tomato contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Black Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 101 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | 2573 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 123 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.08 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than black pepper - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does tomato or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does tomato or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 34 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does tomato or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both tomato and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 460% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.