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Pepperoni vs. Chicken wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Chicken wing 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.
  • Pepperoni contains 18 times more Manganese than Chicken wing. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, while Chicken wing contains 0.06mg.
  • Chicken wing is lower in Sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.29
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% 49% 12% 52% 13% 42% 38% 21% 8% 141%
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%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Equal in Calcium - 20
Equal in Iron - 1.29

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.265
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 27% 36% 99% 43% 70% 14% 32% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.265

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Other +305.1%
Contains more Carbs +827.1%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.87
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Other +305.1%
Contains more Carbs +827.1%
Contains more Water +61.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.87

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Chicken wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.