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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 of Saturated Fat 69% more than Barbecue chicken.

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.
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +21380%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +21380%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Equal in Potassium - 274

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Water +115.1%
Contains more Fats +206.9%
Contains more Carbs +883.3%
Contains more Other +438.6%
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 Protein +16.9%
Contains more Water +115.1%
Contains more Fats +206.9%
Contains more Carbs +883.3%
Contains more Other +438.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.7%
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.12g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 22.51g 19.25g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0.12g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 226kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Fructose 0.04g 0g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.12g 0g Pepperoni
Calcium 16mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.95mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Barbecue chicken
Phosphorus 218mg 158mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 335mg 1582mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 1.78mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.077mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.005mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 22µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.987mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 8µg 5µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.657mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.549mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.75mg 1.652mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.565mg 0.511mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.935mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.592mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 127mg 97mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 0.078g 1.527g Barbecue chicken
Saturated Fat 3.927g 17.708g Barbecue chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 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
Barbecue chicken Pepperoni
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
25%
Barbecue chicken
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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.