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Black pepper vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Black pepper and Chocolate

  • Black pepper has more Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Chocolate.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 493% more.
  • Black pepper contains 20 times more Vitamin K than Chocolate. Black pepper contains 163.7µg of Vitamin K, while Chocolate contains 8.1µg.
  • Black pepper contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, black and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Black pepper
Black pepper
8
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +691.1%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +137.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +798.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +691.1%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +137.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +798.7%
Contains more Selenium +63.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Black pepper
Black pepper
11
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +994%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1921%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +994%
Contains more Vitamin E +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1921%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
4
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +112.9%
Contains more Water +1184.5%
Contains more Other +484.7%
Contains more Fats +859.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +112.9%
Contains more Water +1184.5%
Contains more Other +484.7%
Contains more Fats +859.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1190.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.092
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1190.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.092

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +231150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Black pepper
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +231150%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black pepper Chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 10.39g 4.88g Black pepper
Fats 3.26g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 63.95g 61.17g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0.23g 0g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g 47.9g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 7g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 56mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 8.02mg Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 146mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 1329mg 559mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 24mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 1.33mg 1.028mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 1.419mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 3µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 50IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 2µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg 0.54mg Black pepper
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.025mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.05mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 0.725mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.297mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.042mg Black pepper
Folate 17µg Black pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 163.7µg 8.1µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Black pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 18.519g Black pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.085g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Black pepper
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.