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Barbecue chicken vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barbecue chicken and pepperoni different?

  • Pepperoni is higher than barbecue chicken in manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin D.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 69% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than barbecue chicken (10).

Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
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 +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +115.1%
Contains more FatsFats +206.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +883.3%
Contains more OtherOther +438.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 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 -77.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.927g 17.708g 63%
Sodium 335mg 1582mg 54%
Fats 15.08g 46.28g 48%
Manganese 0.005mg 1.074mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 20.77g 36%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.3µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.271mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 4.458g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.93mg 16%
Calories 226kcal 504kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.362mg 13%
Selenium 22µg 29µg 13%
Cholesterol 127mg 97mg 10%
Phosphorus 218mg 158mg 9%
Protein 22.51g 19.25g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Zinc 1.78mg 2.44mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.987mg 5%
Iron 0.95mg 1.33mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.03mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.257mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.091mg 2%
Choline 62.9mg 51.2mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 255mg 274mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0.12g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0.12g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 16mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 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 0.011g 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
Barbecue chicken 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken 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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.