Black pepper vs. White pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between black pepper and white pepper
- Black pepper has more manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B1; however, white pepper is richer in iron and vitamin C.
- Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 368% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, black and Spices, pepper, white.
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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 | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1720.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +196.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +439.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| 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:
10.4 g
Fats:
2.12 g
Carbs:
68.61 g
Water:
11.42 g
Other:
7.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.4g
~equal in
Carbs
~68.61g
~equal in
Water
~11.42g
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
0.626 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.616 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.789g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 12.753mg | 4.3mg | 368% |
| Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 136% | |
| Iron | 9.71mg | 14.31mg | 58% |
| Copper | 1.33mg | 0.91mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 73mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.399mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 171mg | 90mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 265mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.108mg | 0.022mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.143mg | 0.212mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.126mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 25.3g | 26.2g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 176mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.392g | 0.626g | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 3.1µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 0.616g | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 296kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 63.95g | 68.61g | 2% |
| Fats | 3.26g | 2.12g | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 1.13mg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.39g | 10.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 38.65g | 42.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 0.789g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.014mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
167%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
White pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)