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Pepperoni vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pepperoni and Canadian bacon

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B12, yet Canadian bacon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 83% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Pepperoni contains 67 times more Manganese than Canadian bacon. While Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, Canadian bacon contains only 0.016mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Canadian bacon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
5
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5
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +6612.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.6%
Contains more Potassium +264.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.8%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Canadian bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 20% 133% 89% 130% 48% 21% 3% 275%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +41%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +6612.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.6%
Contains more Potassium +264.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Selenium +73.8%

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
8
:
2
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Vitamin E +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%
Pepperoni
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%
Canadian bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 6% 0% 168% 43% 188% 44% 65% 3% 54% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
3
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Fats +1564.7%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Water +118.9%
Equal in Other - 4.61
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Canadian bacon
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more Fats +1564.7%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Water +118.9%
Equal in Other - 4.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1555%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Canadian bacon
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1555%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Canadian bacon Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Protein 19.25g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 46.28g 2.78g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Calories 504kcal 146kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 0.56mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 158mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Potassium 274mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 1582mg 993mg Canadian bacon
Zinc 2.44mg 1.73mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.063mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.016mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.41mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 9IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.2µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.185mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.72mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.28mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 4µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.43µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.2µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 0.869mg 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 1.575mg 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 1.652mg 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.511mg 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 0.987mg 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 0.688mg 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 97mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 1.527g 0.008g Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 17.708g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.006g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 1.255g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.485g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.014g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 0.36g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.001g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.011g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.003g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.008g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Canadian bacon
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%
Pepperoni
48%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.