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Avocado vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between avocadoes and pepperoni

  • Avocadoes are richer in fiber and folate, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 78% higher.
  • Avocadoes contain less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.

Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +141.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +656.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +101%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +262.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +260.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 CarbsCarbs +622.9%
Contains more WaterWater +156.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +862.5%
Contains more FatsFats +215.7%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.126g 17.708g 71%
Sodium 7mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 0.4µg 29µg 52%
Fats 14.66g 46.28g 49%
Manganese 0.142mg 1.074mg 41%
Protein 2g 19.25g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 20.77g 27%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.987mg 20%
Folate 81µg 5µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 4.458g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.271mg 17%
Calories 160kcal 504kcal 17%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.44mg 16%
Phosphorus 52mg 158mg 15%
Vitamin K 21µg 5.8µg 13%
Copper 0.19mg 0.091mg 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.257mg 10%
Iron 0.55mg 1.33mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.93mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.362mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 1.03mg 7%
Choline 14.2mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Potassium 485mg 274mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Carbs 8.53g 1.18g 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 0g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Avocado
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.582g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.