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Black pepper vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between black pepper and American cheese

  • Black pepper has more manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, and fiber, while American cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Black pepper covers your daily need for manganese, 553% more than American cheese.
  • The amount of saturated fat in black pepper is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, pepper, black and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +557.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +906.8%
Contains more IronIron +1441.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2791.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31004.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1403.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6196.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +825.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +220.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1628.4%
Contains more OtherOther +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.5%
Contains more FatsFats +875.2%
Contains more WaterWater +217.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1014.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +36.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper American cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 12.753mg 0.041mg 553%
Copper 1.33mg 0.046mg 143%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 2.6µg 134%
Iron 9.71mg 0.63mg 114%
Fiber 25.3g 0g 101%
Saturated fat 1.392g 18.057g 76%
Sodium 20mg 1671mg 72%
Phosphorus 158mg 641mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Calcium 443mg 1045mg 60%
Fats 3.26g 31.79g 44%
Potassium 1329mg 132mg 35%
Magnesium 171mg 26mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Selenium 4.9µg 20.2µg 28%
Vitamin A 27µg 250µg 25%
Carbs 63.95g 3.7g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.403mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.739g 8.236g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.054mg 18%
Protein 10.39g 18.13g 15%
Zinc 1.19mg 2.49mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.015mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 0.076mg 7%
Calories 251kcal 371kcal 6%
Choline 11.3mg 36.2mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.234mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin E 1.04mg 0.8mg 2%
Folate 17µg 8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 1.286g 2%
Net carbs 38.65g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 0.64g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.546mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Black pepper
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.665g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

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

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