Black Pepper vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and black pepper are high in calories and potassium.
- Black pepper has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Ketchup has 98.4 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Ketchup has more lycopene than black pepper, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than ketchup.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and black pepper are high in calories. Black pepper has 149% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 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 ketchup per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 96% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and ketchup has 57% less carbohydrates than black pepper - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 83 times more dietary fiber than ketchup - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and black pepper has 97% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g 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 899% more protein than ketchup - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ketchup has 98.4 times less saturated fat than black pepper - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has more Vitamin C than black pepper - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ketchup and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg 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 53 times more Vitamin K than ketchup - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both black pepper and ketchup contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Pepper | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 373% more potassium than ketchup - ketchup has 281mg 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, ketchup has more lycopene than black pepper per 100 grams, however, black pepper contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than ketchup per 100 grams. Both black pepper and ketchup contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Black Pepper | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 316 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | 12062 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 161 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.039 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 Ketchup (Catsup) .
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FAQ
Does ketchup or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and black pepper are high in calories. Black pepper has 150% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does ketchup or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and ketchup has 60% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does ketchup or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does ketchup or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 370% more potassium than ketchup - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.