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Baby food vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between baby food and pepperoni

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, and phosphorus; however, pepperoni has more vitamin B12.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 577% more.
  • Baby food has 39 times more calcium than pepperoni. Baby food has 733mg of calcium, while pepperoni has 19mg.
  • Baby food is lower in saturated fat.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index than pepperoni.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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 +455.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3757.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.5%
Contains more IronIron +3471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +267%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
~equal in Zinc ~2.44mg

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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 +257.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +799.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +957.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +596.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +760%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +6120.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +951.8%
Contains more WaterWater +326.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 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 -95.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1622.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Pepperoni DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 1.33mg 577%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.257mg 189%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 4.987mg 186%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.271mg 181%
Saturated fat 0.769g 17.708g 77%
Calcium 733mg 19mg 71%
Sodium 3mg 1582mg 69%
Fats 4.4g 46.28g 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 20.77g 49%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Phosphorus 392mg 158mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Fiber 7.5g 0g 30%
Copper 0.334mg 0.091mg 27%
Carbs 73.4g 1.18g 24%
Magnesium 100mg 18mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 4.458g 18%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 1.03mg 18%
Protein 12.2g 19.25g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.362mg 13%
Folate 43µg 5µg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Calories 379kcal 504kcal 6%
Selenium 25.9µg 29µg 6%
Choline 23.2mg 51.2mg 5%
Potassium 437mg 274mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.93mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Net carbs 65.9g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0g N/A
Zinc 2.4mg 2.44mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
164%
Baby food
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 1579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food 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.
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.