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Chicken wing vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken wing and Pepperoni different?

  • Pepperoni is higher than Chicken wing in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 59% more than Chicken wing.
  • Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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 less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +1690%
Contains more Selenium +12.8%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Iron - 1.33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +76.8%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +1690%
Contains more Selenium +12.8%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Iron - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +420%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
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 Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +420%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +827.1%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Other +305.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 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 Carbs +827.1%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Other +305.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.8%
29% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.07 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken wing Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 10.64g 1.18g Chicken wing
Protein 19.87g 19.25g Chicken wing
Fats 21.81g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 10.94g 1.18g Chicken wing
Calories 324kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Fiber 0.3g 0g Chicken wing
Calcium 20mg 19mg Chicken wing
Iron 1.29mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 121mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 138mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 320mg 1582mg Chicken wing
Zinc 1.38mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.063mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.06mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 25.7µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 113IU 0IU Chicken wing
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 0µg Chicken wing
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 5.265mg 4.987mg Chicken wing
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 18µg 5µg Chicken wing
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.795mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.941mg 0.901mg Chicken wing
Leucine 1.421mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.474mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.499mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.778mg Chicken wing
Valine 0.953mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.547mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 79mg 97mg Chicken wing
Trans Fat 1.527g Chicken wing
Saturated Fat 5.83g 17.708g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0.004g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Chicken wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.96g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 5.07g 4.458g Chicken wing
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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is better in case of low diet
Chicken wing 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
27%
Chicken wing
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken wing
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing contains less Sodium (difference - 1262mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wing
Chicken wing is cheaper (difference - $3)

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 wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.