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Turmeric vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turmeric and Black pepper

  • Turmeric has more Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Black pepper has more Vitamin K, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Iron 566% more than Black pepper.
  • Turmeric contains 4 times more Vitamin E than Black pepper. While Turmeric contains 4.43mg of Vitamin E , Black pepper contains only 1.04mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, turmeric, ground 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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
7
:
3
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Iron +466.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +278.2%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +163.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Equal in Copper - 1.33
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Iron +466.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains more Zinc +278.2%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +163.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.9%
Equal in Copper - 1.33

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
4
:
6
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Vitamin E +326%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172%
Contains more Vitamin K +1121.6%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 E +326%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172%
Contains more Vitamin K +1121.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
2
:
3
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Other +40.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.39
Equal in Fats - 3.26
Equal in Carbs - 63.95
Equal in Water - 12.46
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 Other +40.4%
Equal in Protein - 10.39
Equal in Fats - 3.26
Equal in Carbs - 63.95
Equal in Water - 12.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
0
:
3
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 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 -24.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
3
:
1
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Sucrose +11800%
Contains more Glucose +58.3%
Contains more Fructose +95.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Turmeric
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 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 Sucrose +11800%
Contains more Glucose +58.3%
Contains more Fructose +95.7%
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.
Turmeric Black pepper
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 38.65g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 3.25g 3.26g Black pepper
Carbs 67.14g 63.95g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 251kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 0.23g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 22.7g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 168mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 55mg 9.71mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 171mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 158mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 1329mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 4.5mg 1.19mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 19.8mg 12.753mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 4.9µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 4.43mg 1.04mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 1.143mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 20µg 17µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.244mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.366mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.38mg 0.244mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.096mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.446mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.547mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.159mg Black pepper
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.838g 1.392g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.998g Black pepper
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.446g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.