Black Pepper vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and carrots:
- Both carrots and black pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Black pepper has 6.4 times less sugar than carrot.
- Black pepper has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Carrot has 42.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and carrot has 84% less calories than black pepper - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 88% |
| Fat | 9% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 85% less carbohydrates than black pepper - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 804% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper has 6.4 times less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g 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 carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has 42.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than black pepper - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 29 times more Vitamin A than black pepper - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrots and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg 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 carrot - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both black pepper and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 315% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg 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 carrots contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Black Pepper | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Black Pepper or Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and carrot has 80% less calories than black pepper - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does carrots or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does carrots or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does carrots or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both carrots and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 320% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.