Sardine vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sardine and black pepper different?
- Sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, while black pepper is higher in manganese, vitamin K, copper, fiber, and iron.
- Black pepper covers your daily need for manganese, 550% more than sardine.
- Black pepper is lower in cholesterol.
- Black pepper has a higher glycemic index (32) than sardine (0).
Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Spices, pepper, black types were 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.
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +975.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +338.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +232.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +615.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11708.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96.2% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +358.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +563.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6196.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +137% |
Contains more FatsFats | +251.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +378.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +130.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
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 | +423.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +415.8% |
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Saturated fat
~1.392g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.108mg | 12.753mg | 550% |
Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 0µg | 373% |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 163.7µg | 134% |
Copper | 0.186mg | 1.33mg | 127% |
Fiber | 0g | 25.3g | 101% |
Selenium | 52.7µg | 4.9µg | 87% |
Iron | 2.92mg | 9.71mg | 85% |
Phosphorus | 490mg | 158mg | 47% |
Cholesterol | 142mg | 0mg | 47% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 171mg | 31% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 0.998g | 28% |
Protein | 24.62g | 10.39g | 28% |
Potassium | 397mg | 1329mg | 27% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 1.143mg | 26% |
Vitamin D | 193IU | 0IU | 24% |
Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 0µg | 24% |
Carbs | 0g | 63.95g | 21% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.399mg | 15% |
Fats | 11.45g | 3.26g | 13% |
Choline | 75mg | 11.3mg | 12% |
Sodium | 307mg | 20mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.291mg | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 0.739g | 8% |
Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 1.04mg | 7% |
Calcium | 382mg | 443mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
Folate | 10µg | 17µg | 2% |
Calories | 208kcal | 251kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.108mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 32µg | 27µg | 1% |
Zinc | 1.31mg | 1.19mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 1.528g | 1.392g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 38.65g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.64g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.014mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.26mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.268mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0g | N/A |
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
119%

54%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%

297%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is cheaper?

Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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