Black pepper vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between black pepper and ginger?
- Ginger has less manganese, vitamin K, copper, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus than black pepper.
- Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 545% higher.
- Black pepper has 1637 times more vitamin K than ginger. Black pepper has 163.7µg of vitamin K, while ginger has 0.1µg.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index than black pepper.
We used Spices, pepper, black and Ginger root, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +297.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2668.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1518.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +488.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +364.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5469% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +332% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +589.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +163600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +154.9% |
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +470.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +334.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1190.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +533.1% |
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +379.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +548.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 0.229mg | 545% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 0.1µg | 136% |
| Copper | 1.33mg | 0.226mg | 123% |
| Iron | 9.71mg | 0.6mg | 114% |
| Fiber | 25.3g | 2g | 93% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 16mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 171mg | 43mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 415mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 0.203mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 34mg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.39g | 1.82g | 17% |
| Carbs | 63.95g | 17.77g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.034mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 80kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.34mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 0.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 0.154g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.392g | 0.203g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.26g | 0.75g | 4% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Folate | 17µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.65g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)