Biscuit vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between biscuits and pepperoni
- Biscuits have more calcium and iron; however, pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc.
- Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 67% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits have 12 times more calcium than pepperoni. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, pepperoni has only 19mg.
- Biscuits have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1136.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +351.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +226.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +934.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1525% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3679.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
~equal in
Water
~28.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +199.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.458g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 17.708g | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 1.3µg | 51% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 46.28g | 46% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 1582mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 20.77g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 97mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 1.074mg | 30% |
| Protein | 7g | 19.25g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.362mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 19mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.33mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 2.44mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 29µg | 17% |
| Folate | 61µg | 5µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 1.18g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.93mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 4.987mg | 13% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 504kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.271mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 274mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.257mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 4.458g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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 |
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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
23%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)