Black Pepper vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and cumin:
- Both cumin and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Cumin has more thiamin and niacin, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and black pepper are high in calories. Cumin has 49% more calories than black pepper - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to cumin for protein. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 13:78:9 and for cumin, 16:39:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Cumin | |
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| Protein | 13% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 39% |
| Fat | 9% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. Black pepper has 45% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 141% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and black pepper are high in protein. Cumin has 71% more protein than black pepper - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin and black pepper contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than black pepper - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 137% more Vitamin A than black pepper - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 220% more Vitamin E than black pepper - cumin has 3.3mg 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 29 times more Vitamin K than cumin - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin and niacin, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid. Both black pepper and cumin contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and black pepper are high in calcium. Cumin has 110% more calcium than black pepper - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and black pepper are high in iron. Cumin has 583% more iron than black pepper - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and black pepper are high in potassium. Cumin has 79% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg 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 cumin contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Black Pepper | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 762 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 448 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both black pepper and cumin contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Black Pepper | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 3.103 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does cumin or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and black pepper are high in calories. Cumin has 50% more calories than black pepper - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does cumin or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and black pepper are high in carbohydrates. black pepper has 50% more carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both cumin and black pepper are high in calcium. Cumin has 110% more calcium than black pepper - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does cumin or black pepper contain more iron?
Both cumin and black pepper are high in iron. Cumin has 580% more iron than black pepper - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does cumin or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both cumin and black pepper are high in potassium. Cumin has 80% more potassium than - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.