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Black pepper vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are black pepper and sardine different?

  • Black pepper is richer in manganese, vitamin K, copper, fiber, and iron, while sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
  • Black pepper covers your daily need for manganese, 550% more than sardine.
  • Black pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than sardine (0).

Spices, pepper, black and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were 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.
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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +338.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.8%
Contains more IronIron +232.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +615.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11708.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +975.5%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6196.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +358.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +563.7%
~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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +130.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137%
Contains more FatsFats +251.2%
Contains more WaterWater +378.4%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +423.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.528g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Sardine DV% diff.
Manganese 12.753mg 0.108mg 550%
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 2.6µg 134%
Copper 1.33mg 0.186mg 127%
Fiber 25.3g 0g 101%
Selenium 4.9µg 52.7µg 87%
Iron 9.71mg 2.92mg 85%
Phosphorus 158mg 490mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Magnesium 171mg 39mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 5.148g 28%
Protein 10.39g 24.62g 28%
Potassium 1329mg 397mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 5.245mg 26%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Carbs 63.95g 0g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.642mg 15%
Fats 3.26g 11.45g 13%
Choline 11.3mg 75mg 12%
Sodium 20mg 307mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.167mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.739g 3.869g 8%
Vitamin E 1.04mg 2.04mg 7%
Calcium 443mg 382mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.227mg 4%
Folate 17µg 10µg 2%
Calories 251kcal 208kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 32µg 1%
Zinc 1.19mg 1.31mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.392g 1.528g 1%
Net carbs 38.65g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.64g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.725mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.