Egg vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and black pepper:
- Both black pepper and egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Black pepper has 55% less saturated fat than egg.
- Black pepper has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both black pepper and egg are high in calories. Black pepper has 76% more calories than egg - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 78% |
| Fat | 62% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and egg has 99% less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black pepper and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both black pepper and egg are high in protein. Egg has 21% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black pepper has 55% less saturated fat than egg - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and black pepper are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and black pepper has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 493% more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than black pepper - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 544 times more Vitamin K than egg - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg and black pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both black pepper and egg are high in calcium. Black pepper has 691% more calcium than egg - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 455% more iron than egg - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 863% more potassium than egg - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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 egg and black pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 454 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 310 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 12 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.152 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Egg | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.694 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both black pepper and egg are high in calories. Black pepper has 80% more calories than egg - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is black pepper or egg better for protein?
Both black pepper and egg are high in protein. Egg has 20% more protein than black pepper - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does black pepper or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or egg contain more calcium?
Both black pepper and egg are high in calcium. Black pepper has 690% more calcium than egg - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or egg contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 460% more iron than egg - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
Does black pepper or egg contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 860% more potassium than egg - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.