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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.

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.
Black pepper
Black pepper
9
:
1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +842.6%
Contains more Iron +556.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2037.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +791.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +176.7%
Contains more Copper +3066.7%
Contains more Manganese +11493.6%
Equal in Selenium - 5
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +842.6%
Contains more Iron +556.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2037.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +791.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +176.7%
Contains more Copper +3066.7%
Contains more Manganese +11493.6%
Equal in Selenium - 5

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.
Black pepper
Black pepper
5
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +127%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +9529.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +127%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +9529.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +107.8%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +549.7%
Contains more Fats +328.2%
Contains more Water +107.6%
Black pepper
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
Pound cake
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 Protein +107.8%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +549.7%
Contains more Fats +328.2%
Contains more Water +107.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
1
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.6%
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
1
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +153300%
Contains more Glucose +212.5%
Contains more Fructose +43.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Black pepper
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
Pound cake
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 Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +153300%
Contains more Glucose +212.5%
Contains more Fructose +43.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 10.39g 5g Black pepper
Fats 3.26g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 63.95g 53.64g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.23g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0.64g 33.36g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g 0.6g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 47mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 1.48mg Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 8mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 140mg Black pepper
Potassium 1329mg 149mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 377mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 0.43mg Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 0.042mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 0.11mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 547IU 241IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.04mg 0.65mg Black pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.485mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.036mg Black pepper
Folate 17µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 163.7µg 1.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.041mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0.204mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg 0.397mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg 0.198mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.239mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg 0.249mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg 0.117mg Black pepper
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Black pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.192g Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 4.811g Black pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Black pepper
25%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.