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Black pepper vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between black pepper and pound cake

  • Black pepper is richer than pound cake in manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Black pepper covers your daily manganese needs 550% more than pound cake.
  • Black pepper has 96 times more vitamin K than pound cake. Black pepper has 163.7µg of vitamin K, while pound cake has 1.7µg.
  • Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than black pepper (32).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, black and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2037.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +842.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +791.9%
Contains more IronIron +556.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3066.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11493.6%
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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% 9% 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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9529.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +480.5%
~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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +549.7%
Contains more FatsFats +328.2%
Contains more WaterWater +107.6%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +308.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +242.6%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +153300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +212.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +43.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

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 Pound cake
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 12.753mg 0.11mg 550%
Copper 1.33mg 0.042mg 143%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 1.7µg 135%
Iron 9.71mg 1.48mg 103%
Fiber 25.3g 0.6g 99%
Calcium 443mg 47mg 40%
Magnesium 171mg 8mg 39%
Potassium 1329mg 149mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.036mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.485mg 18%
Sodium 20mg 377mg 16%
Saturated fat 1.392g 4.811g 16%
Fats 3.26g 13.96g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 3.419g 16%
Threonine 0.244mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Protein 10.39g 5g 11%
Choline 11.3mg 65.6mg 10%
Zinc 1.19mg 0.43mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.739g 3.02g 6%
Folate 17µg 42µg 6%
Calories 251kcal 353kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.249mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.173mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 70µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 1.615mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.04mg 0.65mg 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 140mg 3%
Carbs 63.95g 53.64g 3%
Net carbs 38.65g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0.64g 33.36g N/A
Selenium 4.9µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Pound cake
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
54%
Black pepper
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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