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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 from Black pepper is 553% higher.
  • Black pepper has less Saturated Fat.

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% 75% 14% 18% 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% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127.1%
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
3
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
2
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
2
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 Opinion
Calories 404kcal 251kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 10.39g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 3.26g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 38.65g Black pepper
Carbs 3.09g 63.95g Black pepper
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Black pepper
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 171mg Black pepper
Calcium 710mg 443mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 1329mg Black pepper
Iron 0.14mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Sugar 0.48g 0.64g Cheese
Fiber 0g 25.3g Black pepper
Copper 0.03mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Zinc 3.64mg 1.19mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 158mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 20mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 1242IU 547IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 27µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 28.5µg 4.9µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.18mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 27µg 17µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Black pepper
Choline 16.5mg 11.3mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.392g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.739g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.998g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.058mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.244mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.366mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.014mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.244mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.096mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.446mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.547mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.159mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
33%
Cheese
56%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.