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Black pepper vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are black pepper and squid different?

  • Black pepper is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, and magnesium; however, squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 545% higher.
  • Black pepper has less sodium.

Spices, pepper, black and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6001.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1728.6%

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%
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +535.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +651.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.27mg

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
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +132.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3799.4%
Contains more OtherOther +195.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.6%
Contains more WaterWater +390.5%

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
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +356.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83%

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 Squid
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Squid DV% diff.
Manganese 12.753mg 0.209mg 545%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 4.9µg 89.6µg 154%
Vitamin K 163.7µg 136%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 1.729mg 119%
Fiber 25.3g 0g 101%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Phosphorus 158mg 580mg 60%
Protein 10.39g 32.48g 44%
Copper 1.33mg 0.998mg 37%
Sodium 20mg 744mg 31%
Magnesium 171mg 60mg 26%
Calcium 443mg 180mg 26%
Carbs 63.95g 1.64g 21%
Zinc 1.19mg 3.46mg 21%
Potassium 1329mg 637mg 20%
Vitamin A 27µg 203µg 20%
Iron 9.71mg 10.84mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.9mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.017mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.04mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 2.189mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.392g 0.236g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 0.268g 5%
Calories 251kcal 158kcal 5%
Fats 3.26g 1.4g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 0.27mg 2%
Folate 17µg 24µg 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.739g 0.162g 1%
Net carbs 38.65g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.624mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.