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Black pepper vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Black pepper and Caper

  • Caper contains less Manganese, Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than Black pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Black pepper is 551% higher.
  • Caper has 52 times less Vitamin B5 than Black pepper. Black pepper has 1.399mg of Vitamin B5, while Caper has 0.027mg.
  • Black pepper is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, black and Capers, canned.

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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 Calcium +1007.5%
Contains more Iron +481.4%
Contains more Magnesium +418.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1480%
Contains more Potassium +3222.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +271.9%
Contains more Copper +255.6%
Contains more Manganese +16250%
Contains more Selenium +308.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +1007.5%
Contains more Iron +481.4%
Contains more Magnesium +418.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1480%
Contains more Potassium +3222.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +271.9%
Contains more Copper +255.6%
Contains more Manganese +16250%
Contains more Selenium +308.3%

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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Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5081.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +35.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5081.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1165.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +565.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +340.3%
Contains more Fats +279.1%
Contains more Carbs +1207.8%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Contains more Water +573%
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
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +340.3%
Contains more Fats +279.1%
Contains more Carbs +1207.8%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Contains more Water +573%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1073%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1073%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +228.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%

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 Caper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Caper Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 1.69g Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 2.36g Black pepper
Fats 3.26g 0.86g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 4.89g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 23kcal Black pepper
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 25.3g 3.2g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 40mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 1.67mg Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 33mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 10mg Black pepper
Potassium 1329mg 40mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 2348mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 0.32mg Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 0.374mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 0.078mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 1.2µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 138IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 7µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg 0.88mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.018mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.139mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 0.652mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.027mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.023mg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 163.7µg 24.6µg 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
Saturated Fat 1.392g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 0.063g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 0.304g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2328mg)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.