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Sugar vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sugar and Black pepper

  • Sugar has less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Black pepper covers your daily Manganese needs 554% more than Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, granulated and Spices, pepper, black.

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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 less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +44200%
Contains more Iron +19320%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +66350%
Contains more Zinc +11800%
Contains more Copper +18900%
Contains more Manganese +318725%
Contains more Selenium +716.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +44200%
Contains more Iron +19320%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +66350%
Contains more Zinc +11800%
Contains more Copper +18900%
Contains more Manganese +318725%
Contains more Selenium +716.7%

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.
Sugar
0
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +56.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +62200%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +56.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +62200%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +498900%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Sucrose +498900%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 38.65g Sugar
Protein 0g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 0g 3.26g Black pepper
Carbs 99.98g 63.95g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 251kcal Sugar
Fructose 0g 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 99.8g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 0g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 1mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 0.05mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Magnesium 0mg 171mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 0mg 158mg Black pepper
Potassium 2mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 1mg 20mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Copper 0.007mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 0.004mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 0.6µg 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 0µg 17µg Black pepper
Vitamin K 0µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 0g 1.392g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.998g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar Black pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Sugar
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.16g)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.