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Oysters vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Black pepper different?

  • Oysters is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, and Selenium, however, Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Oysters is 729% higher.
  • Oysters contains 66 times more Zinc than Black pepper. While Oysters contains 78.6mg of Zinc, Black pepper contains only 1.19mg.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Spices, pepper, black are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +6505%
Contains more Copper +329.1%
Contains more Selenium +706.1%
Contains more Calcium +281.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.6%
Contains more Potassium +856.1%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Manganese +2057.9%
Equal in Iron - 9.71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +6505%
Contains more Copper +329.1%
Contains more Selenium +706.1%
Contains more Calcium +281.9%
Contains more Magnesium +388.6%
Contains more Potassium +856.1%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Manganese +2057.9%
Equal in Iron - 9.71

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +8085%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +8085%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +527.5%
Contains more Carbs +1073.4%
Contains more Other +553.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.39
Equal in Fats - 3.26
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more Water +527.5%
Contains more Carbs +1073.4%
Contains more Other +553.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.39
Equal in Fats - 3.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.998
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.998

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +412.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +412.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 38.65g Black pepper
Protein 11.42g 10.39g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 3.26g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 63.95g Black pepper
Calories 102kcal 251kcal Black pepper
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Fructose 0g 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 1.23g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 0g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 116mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 9.21mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Magnesium 35mg 171mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 194mg 158mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 166mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 78.6mg 1.19mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 1.33mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 39.5µg 4.9µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.04mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.18mg
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.143mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 14µg 17µg Black pepper
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.058mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.366mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.762mg 0.244mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.096mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.523mg 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.22mg 0.159mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Black pepper
Trans Fat 0.068g 0g Black pepper
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.392g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.998g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.152g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Black pepper
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
197%
Oysters
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.444g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.