Butter, Unsalted vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and black pepper:
- Both black pepper and butter, unsalted are high in calories.
- Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both black pepper and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 186% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to black pepper per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for black pepper, 10:78:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 78% |
| Fat | 100% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Black pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black pepper and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 10.4g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 97% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and black pepper has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 24 times more Vitamin A than black pepper - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Black pepper and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 22 times more Vitamin K than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Black pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 443mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 484 times more iron than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Black pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 54 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg 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 butter, unsalted and black pepper contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Butter, Unsalted | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 310 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 12 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 454 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 1.968 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: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does black pepper or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both black pepper and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 190% more calories than black pepper - black pepper has 251 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does black pepper or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - black pepper has 64g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does black pepper or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Black pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 443mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does black pepper or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 484 times more iron than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 9.7mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
Does black pepper or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Black pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 54 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - black pepper has 1329mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.