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Cheese vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese and black pepper different?

  • Cheese is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus; however, black pepper is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, fiber, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 553% higher.
  • Black pepper has less saturated fat.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than black pepper (32).

Cheese, cheddar and Spices, pepper, black 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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 CalciumCalcium +60.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +481.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1648.7%
Contains more IronIron +6835.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47133.3%

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.
Cheese
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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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +46%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1837.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6720.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +120.1%
Contains more FatsFats +921.8%
Contains more WaterWater +197.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1969.6%
Contains more OtherOther +167.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +1151.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +50%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0.24g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Black pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Black pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 0.027mg 12.753mg 553%
Copper 0.03mg 1.33mg 144%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 163.7µg 134%
Iron 0.14mg 9.71mg 120%
Fiber 0g 25.3g 101%
Saturated fat 18.867g 1.392g 79%
Fats 33.31g 3.26g 46%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 28.5µg 4.9µg 43%
Phosphorus 455mg 158mg 42%
Potassium 76mg 1329mg 37%
Magnesium 27mg 171mg 34%
Vitamin A 330µg 27µg 34%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 653mg 20mg 28%
Calcium 710mg 443mg 27%
Protein 22.87g 10.39g 25%
Zinc 3.64mg 1.19mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.739g 21%
Carbs 3.09g 63.95g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.399mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.18mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.291mg 17%
Calories 404kcal 251kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.143mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.108mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Folate 27µg 17µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.998g 3%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.04mg 2%
Choline 16.5mg 11.3mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 38.65g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Black pepper
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
35%
Cheese
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.475g)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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