Truffle vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are truffle and black pepper different?
- Truffle is richer in fiber, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while black pepper is higher in manganese, copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Black pepper covers your daily need for manganese, 470% more than truffle.
- Truffle contains 9 times more selenium than black pepper. Truffle contains 43.4µg of selenium, while black pepper contains 4.9µg.
- Truffle has a higher glycemic index (45) than black pepper (32).
Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 | +16.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +785.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +106% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +65.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +626.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +553.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +448.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +123.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +159.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.25 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
73.01 g
Water:
14.8 g
Other:
2.21 g
Protein:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +346.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +349.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.951mg | 12.753mg | 470% |
Fiber | 70.1g | 25.3g | 179% |
Vitamin K | 163.7µg | 136% | |
Copper | 0.183mg | 1.33mg | 127% |
Selenium | 43.4µg | 4.9µg | 70% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.18mg | 51% |
Iron | 5.88mg | 9.71mg | 48% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.267mg | 1.143mg | 32% |
Calcium | 159mg | 443mg | 28% |
Magnesium | 83mg | 171mg | 21% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 1.399mg | 18% |
Potassium | 754mg | 1329mg | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.291mg | 14% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.108mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1.04mg | 7% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.998g | 7% | |
Saturated fat | 1.392g | 6% | |
Folate | 38µg | 17µg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 184mg | 158mg | 4% |
Fats | 0.73g | 3.26g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
Carbs | 73.01g | 63.95g | 3% |
Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.739g | 2% | |
Calories | 284kcal | 251kcal | 2% |
Protein | 9.25g | 10.39g | 2% |
Sodium | 35mg | 20mg | 1% |
Zinc | 1.32mg | 1.19mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.91g | 38.65g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.014mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.547mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
31%

54%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%

297%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is cheaper?

Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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)
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.