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Chicken breast vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken breast and Pepperoni

  • Chicken breast has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Chicken breast.
  • Pepperoni has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Chicken breast. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of Vitamin B3, while Pepperoni has 4.987mg.
  • Chicken breast contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +125.9%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +5014.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.7%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.7%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +125.9%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +5014.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.7%
Equal in Potassium - 274

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Contains more Water +110.9%
Contains more Fats +882.6%
Contains more Carbs +131.4%
Contains more Other +319.5%
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 g
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Contains more Water +110.9%
Contains more Fats +882.6%
Contains more Carbs +131.4%
Contains more Other +319.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1107.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.6%
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1107.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken breast Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 33.44g 19.25g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0.51g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 187kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 16mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.14mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 158mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 274mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 1582mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.054mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.021mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 26.2µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 5IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 4.987mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg 0.93mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.362mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.39mg 0.23mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg 0.869mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg 0.901mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg 1.575mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg 1.652mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg 0.511mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg 0.778mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg 0.987mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg 0.688mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 97mg Chicken breast
Trans Fat 1.527g Chicken breast
Saturated Fat 1.29g 17.708g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.004g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken breast Pepperoni
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
50%
Chicken breast
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1503mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.