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Pepperoni vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pepperoni and Chicken gizzard

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Chicken gizzard has more Iron, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 91% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 28 times less Sodium than Pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 1582mg of Sodium, while Chicken gizzard contains 56mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered.

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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 Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +1351.4%
Contains more Iron +139.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Copper +76.9%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Potassium +53.1%
Contains more Manganese +1351.4%
Contains more Iron +139.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Copper +76.9%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +942.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +942.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1626.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Water +137.9%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +1626.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Water +137.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3833.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1162.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3833.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1162.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Chicken gizzard Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 46.28g 2.68g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 154kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 17mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 3.19mg Chicken gizzard
Magnesium 18mg 3mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 189mg Chicken gizzard
Potassium 274mg 179mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 56mg Chicken gizzard
Zinc 2.44mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.091mg 0.161mg Chicken gizzard
Manganese 1.074mg 0.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.2mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.026mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.21mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.12mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.468mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.071mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.04µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 370mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g 0.13g Chicken gizzard
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0.528g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.353g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.019g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.004g 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
Pepperoni Chicken gizzard
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
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard 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 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. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.