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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 of Manganese 550% more than Sardine.

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% 33% 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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +406.5%
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 E Vitamin 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 Opinion
Calories 251kcal 208kcal Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 3.26g 11.45g Sardine
Net carbs 38.65g 0g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 0g Black pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Black pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 171mg 39mg Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 382mg Black pepper
Potassium 1329mg 397mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 2.92mg Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g 0g Sardine
Fiber 25.3g 0g Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 0.186mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 158mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 20mg 307mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 108IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 1.04mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 12.753mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.08mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.642mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.167mg Black pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 163.7µg 2.6µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 10µg Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.392g 1.528g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.244mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.366mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.014mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.244mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.096mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.547mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.159mg 0.725mg Sardine
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
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 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
56%
Black pepper
124%
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.