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Black pepper vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Black pepper and Ground cloves

  • Black pepper is higher in Copper, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5, however, Ground cloves are richer in Manganese, Vitamin E , Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Ground cloves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 2060% higher.
  • Black pepper has 4 times more Copper than Ground cloves. While Black pepper has 1.33mg of Copper, Ground cloves have only 0.368mg.
  • Black pepper has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, black and Spices, cloves, ground.

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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 185% 190% 90% 444% 123% 63% 45% 36% 7843% 39%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.7%
Contains more IronIron +21.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +371.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.9%

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 0.67% 9.6% 176% 0% 40% 51% 29% 31% 90% 0% 355% 19% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +748.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +231%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74%
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.6%
Contains more FatsFats +298.8%
~equal in Carbs ~65.53g

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
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.606 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 38% 36% 23%
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
48% 45% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +375%
Contains more FructoseFructose +365.2%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0.02g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0.15g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Ground cloves Opinion
Calories 251kcal 274kcal Ground cloves
Protein 10.39g 5.97g Black pepper
Fats 3.26g 13g Ground cloves
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Ground cloves
Net carbs 38.65g 31.63g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 65.53g Ground cloves
Magnesium 171mg 259mg Ground cloves
Calcium 443mg 632mg Ground cloves
Potassium 1329mg 1020mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 11.83mg Ground cloves
Sugar 0.64g 2.38g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 33.9g Ground cloves
Copper 1.33mg 0.368mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 2.32mg Ground cloves
Phosphorus 158mg 104mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 277mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 160IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 8µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg 8.82mg Ground cloves
Manganese 12.753mg 60.127mg Ground cloves
Selenium 4.9µg 7.2µg Ground cloves
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.158mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.22mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 1.56mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.509mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.391mg Ground cloves
Vitamin K 163.7µg 141.8µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 25µg Ground cloves
Trans Fat 0g 0.254g Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg 37.4mg Ground cloves
Saturated Fat 1.392g 3.952g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 1.393g Ground cloves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 3.606g Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.03mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.24mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg 0.4mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg 0.37mg Ground cloves
Methionine 0.096mg 0.08mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.23mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg 0.34mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg 0.13mg Black pepper
Fructose 0.23g 1.07g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.585g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.184g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.017g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Ground cloves
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
63%
Ground cloves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
906%
Ground cloves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.56g)
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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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