Black pepper vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between black pepper and pasta
- Black pepper has more manganese, copper, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, pasta has more folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 545% higher.
- Pasta has 74 times less calcium than black pepper. Black pepper has 443mg of calcium, while pasta has 6mg.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than black pepper.
Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, black and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5437.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +751.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1330.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5593.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +664.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +755.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +276.5% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3106.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +450.2% |
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +496% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 0.224mg | 545% |
| Copper | 1.33mg | 0.093mg | 137% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 136% | |
| Iron | 9.71mg | 1.14mg | 107% |
| Fiber | 25.3g | 101% | |
| Calcium | 443mg | 6mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 24mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 171mg | 18mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 0.183mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.034mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 63mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 63.95g | 24.93g | 13% |
| Folate | 17µg | 64µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Protein | 10.39g | 5.15g | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.209mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 131kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.56mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.392g | 0.15g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 0.429g | 4% |
| Fats | 3.26g | 1.05g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 0.992mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.65g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.103mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.242g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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