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Black pepper vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Black pepper and Tuna

  • Black pepper is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 554% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, black and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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
8
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +10975%
Contains more Iron +955.4%
Contains more Magnesium +307.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Zinc +164.4%
Contains more Copper +2993%
Contains more Manganese +98000%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.8%
Contains more Selenium +2108.2%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +10975%
Contains more Iron +955.4%
Contains more Magnesium +307.1%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Zinc +164.4%
Contains more Copper +2993%
Contains more Manganese +98000%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.8%
Contains more Selenium +2108.2%

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
6
:
5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.9%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +163600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1830.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.7%
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +741.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +318.9%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +163600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1830.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +452.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +676.6%
Contains more Protein +180.6%
Contains more Water +453.6%
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +452.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +676.6%
Contains more Protein +180.6%
Contains more Water +453.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 0g Black pepper
Protein 10.39g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 3.26g 0.59g Black pepper
Carbs 63.95g 0g Black pepper
Calories 251kcal 130kcal Black pepper
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g 0g Tuna
Fiber 25.3g 0g Black pepper
Calcium 443mg 4mg Black pepper
Iron 9.71mg 0.92mg Black pepper
Magnesium 171mg 42mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 1329mg 527mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 54mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 0.45mg Black pepper
Copper 1.33mg 0.043mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 0.013mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 547IU 65IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 22µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg 0.29mg Black pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.137mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 0.334mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 17µg 2µg Black pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 163.7µg 0.1µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.244mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.366mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.014mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.244mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.096mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.547mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.159mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Black pepper
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 0.138g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 0.175g Black pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Tuna
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.