Black Pepper vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and black pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Black pepper has more riboflavin.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Yellow corn has 6 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and yellow corn has 62% less calories than black pepper - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is similar to yellow corn for protein, carbs and fat. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 76% |
| Fat | 12% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and yellow corn has 67% less carbohydrates than black pepper - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 954% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g 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 205% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow corn has 6 times less saturated fat than black pepper - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than black pepper - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg 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 408 times more Vitamin K than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more riboflavin. Both black pepper and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 146 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 510% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg 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 black pepper and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Black Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 23 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black pepper and yellow corn contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Black Pepper | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and yellow corn has 60% less calories than black pepper - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does yellow corn or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and yellow corn has 70% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 146 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does yellow corn or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does yellow corn or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 510% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.