Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Caramel vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between caramel and black pepper

  • Caramel contains less manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than black pepper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 554% higher.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than black pepper.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Spices, pepper, black.

Infographic

Caramel vs Black pepper infographic
Infographic link

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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +905.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +521%
Contains more IronIron +6835.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +7288.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115836.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172.2%

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.
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +672.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8994.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.108mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +148.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.9%
Contains more WaterWater +46.6%
Contains more OtherOther +452.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Black pepper
Lower in price 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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Black pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 12.753mg 554%
Copper 0.018mg 1.33mg 146%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 163.7µg 135%
Iron 0.14mg 9.71mg 120%
Fiber 0g 25.3g 101%
Magnesium 17mg 171mg 37%
Potassium 214mg 1329mg 33%
Calcium 138mg 443mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.291mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.998g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.399mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Protein 4.6g 10.39g 12%
Sodium 245mg 20mg 10%
Calories 382kcal 251kcal 7%
Fats 8.1g 3.26g 7%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.19mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.143mg 6%
Selenium 1.8µg 4.9µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.18mg 6%
Phosphorus 114mg 158mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.392g 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.04mg 4%
Carbs 77g 63.95g 4%
Folate 4µg 17µg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 27µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.739g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Choline 8mg 11.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 38.65g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.64g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.108mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Black pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
16%
Caramel
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.