Black Pepper vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and chives:
- Both chives and black pepper are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, chive contains more folate.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of iron.
- Chive has 8.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and chive has 88% less calories than black pepper - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chives per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 47% |
| Fat | 9% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and chive has 93% less carbohydrates than black pepper - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 912% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g 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 218% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chive has 8.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 707% more Vitamin A than black pepper - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and black pepper are high in Vitamin K. Chive has 30% more Vitamin K than black pepper - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, chive contains more folate. Both black pepper and chives contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Black Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 382% more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 507% more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 349% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg 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 chives contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Black Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 2612 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than chive per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.252 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 Chives .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does chives or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and chive has 90% less calories than black pepper - chive has 30 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Is chives or black pepper better for protein?
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 220% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Does chives or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and chive has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both chives and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 380% more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does chives or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 510% more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does chives or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both chives and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 350% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.