Black Pepper vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and onion:
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Onion has 32.1 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and onion has 84% less calories than black pepper - onion has 40 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to onion for protein. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 87% |
| Fat | 12% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and onion has 85% less carbohydrates than black pepper - onion has 9.3g 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 13 times more dietary fiber than onion - onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Onion and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - onion has 4.2g 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 845% more protein than onion - onion has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Onion has 32.1 times less saturated fat than black pepper - onion has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Onion has more Vitamin C than black pepper - onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Black pepper has more Vitamin A than onion - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Onion and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - onion has 0.02mg 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 408 times more Vitamin K than onion - onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both black pepper and onion contain significant amounts of folate.
| Black Pepper | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than onion - onion has 23mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than onion - onion has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 810% more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg 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,
| Black Pepper | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than onion per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 0.013 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 Onion (Onions, raw) .
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FAQ
Does onion or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and onion has 80% less calories than black pepper - onion has 40 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does onion or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and onion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - onion has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does onion or black pepper contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than onion - onion has 23mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does onion or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than onion - onion has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does onion or black pepper contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 810% more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.