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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +691.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +798.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +994% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +332% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +371% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +592.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1921% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1184.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +484.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +859.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~61.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1190.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.092g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +231150% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 251kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 10.39g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 3.26g | 31.28g |
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| Net carbs | 38.65g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 63.95g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 171mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 443mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 1329mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 9.71mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0.64g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 25.3g | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.33mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 1.19mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 547IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 4.9µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 11.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.392g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.739g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.244mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.366mg |
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| Leucine | 1.014mg |
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| Lysine | 0.244mg |
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| Methionine | 0.096mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.547mg |
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| Histidine | 0.159mg |
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| Fructose | 0.23g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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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
56%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper is relatively richer in vitamins