Black Pepper vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and edamame:
- Both edamame and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, edamame contains more folate.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both edamame and black pepper are high in calories. Black pepper has 107% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 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 much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 27% |
| Fat | 12% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 86% less carbohydrates than black pepper - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both edamame and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 387% more dietary fiber than edamame - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both edamame and black pepper are high in protein. Edamame has 15% more protein than black pepper - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Edamame and black pepper contain similar amounts of saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and black pepper are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has more Vitamin C than black pepper - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Edamame and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Edamame and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg 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 513% more Vitamin K than edamame - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, edamame contains more folate. Both black pepper and edamame contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Black Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both edamame and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 603% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both edamame and black pepper are high in iron. Black pepper has 328% more iron than edamame - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 205% more potassium than edamame - edamame has 436mg 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 edamame contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Black Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 175 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 1619 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.358 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.694 G | 1.794 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 Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does edamame or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both edamame and black pepper are high in calories. Black pepper has 110% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Is edamame or black pepper better for protein?
Both edamame and black pepper are high in protein. Edamame has 20% more protein than black pepper - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Does edamame or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both edamame and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 600% more calcium than edamame - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does edamame or black pepper contain more iron?
Both edamame and black pepper are high in iron. Black pepper has 330% more iron than edamame - edamame has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does edamame or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both edamame and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 210% more potassium than edamame - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.