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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 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%
~equal in Zinc ~1.19mg

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 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +423.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415.8%
~equal in 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.
Sardine Black pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Black pepper DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.