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Pepperoni vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni and Pork bacon?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, yet Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Choline, Copper, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 55% more.
  • Pepperoni has 49 times more Manganese than Pork bacon. While Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, Pork bacon has only 0.022mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork bacon is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked types 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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
7
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Manganese +4781.8%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +103.4%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Manganese +4781.8%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.3%
Contains more Potassium +96.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +103.4%

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
7
:
4
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Vitamin E +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +5700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
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%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +5700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
3
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Water +128%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Contains more Other +50.4%
Equal in Fats - 43.27
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
Pork bacon
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Water +128%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Contains more Other +50.4%
Equal in Fats - 43.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
1
:
2
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 19.065
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.859
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 19.065
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.859

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 1.35g Pork bacon
Protein 19.25g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 46.28g 43.27g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 1.35g Pork bacon
Calories 504kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 19mg 10mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1.49mg Pork bacon
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 158mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 274mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 1582mg 2193mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.44mg 3.36mg Pork bacon
Copper 0.091mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 1.074mg 0.022mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.32mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.251mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.309mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 2µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.16µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.869mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.575mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.652mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.511mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.987mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.688mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 97mg 107mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g 0g Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 17.708g 14.187g Pork bacon
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 19.065g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 4.859g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.21g Pork bacon
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pork 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
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.