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Sweet potato vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sweet potato and Black pepper?

  • Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Black pepper is higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 543% more.
  • Sweet potato has 26 times more Vitamin A RAE than Black pepper. While Sweet potato has 709µg of Vitamin A RAE, Black pepper has only 27µg.

We used Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Spices, pepper, black types 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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
0
:
10
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Calcium +1376.7%
Contains more Iron +1491.8%
Contains more Magnesium +584%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.2%
Contains more Potassium +294.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +296.7%
Contains more Copper +780.8%
Contains more Manganese +4843%
Contains more Selenium +716.7%
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Calcium +1376.7%
Contains more Iron +1491.8%
Contains more Magnesium +584%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.2%
Contains more Potassium +294.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +296.7%
Contains more Copper +780.8%
Contains more Manganese +4843%
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.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
2
:
8
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +2493.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.2%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +8994.4%
Sweet potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Black pepper
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 +2493.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.2%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +8994.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
1
:
4
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Water +520.2%
Contains more Protein +561.8%
Contains more Fats +6420%
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Contains more Other +914.3%
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Black pepper
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 Water +520.2%
Contains more Protein +561.8%
Contains more Fats +6420%
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Contains more Other +914.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
1
:
2
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7028.6%
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7028.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
4
:
1
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12500%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +204.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Sweet potato
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Black pepper
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12500%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +204.3%
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.
Sweet potato Black pepper
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sweet potato Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 38.65g Black pepper
Protein 1.57g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 0.05g 3.26g Black pepper
Carbs 20.12g 63.95g Black pepper
Calories 86kcal 251kcal Black pepper
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g 0.23g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 3g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 30mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 0.61mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Magnesium 25mg 171mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 47mg 158mg Black pepper
Potassium 337mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 55mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 0.3mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Copper 0.151mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 0.258mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 0.6µg 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 14187IU 547IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 27µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 11µg 17µg Black pepper
Vitamin K 1.8µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.083mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 0.092mg 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.066mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.029mg 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.086mg 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.031mg 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.392g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.998g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Black pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.