Black pepper vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between black pepper and potatoes
- Black pepper has more manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B5; however, potatoes are richer in vitamin C.
- Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 546% more.
- Black pepper contains 82 times more vitamin K than potatoes. Black pepper contains 163.7µg of vitamin K, while potatoes contain 2µg.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of black pepper is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, black and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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 | +643.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3591.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +212.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1098.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1109.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +296.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6276.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1125% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +374.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8085% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +406.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3522.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +787.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +536% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2276.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +750% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +29.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +13% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 0.2mg | 546% |
| Copper | 1.33mg | 0.11mg | 136% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 2µg | 135% |
| Iron | 9.71mg | 0.81mg | 111% |
| Fiber | 25.3g | 2.1g | 93% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 12mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 171mg | 23mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 425mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 0.295mg | 22% |
| Protein | 10.39g | 2.05g | 17% |
| Carbs | 63.95g | 17.49g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 57mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.032mg | 11% |
| Calories | 251kcal | 77kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 0.4µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.392g | 0.025g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 0.042g | 6% |
| Fats | 3.26g | 0.09g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 0.002g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.298mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 1.061mg | 1% |
| Folate | 17µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.65g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 12.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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)