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Brotwurst vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brotwurst and pepperoni

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12; however, pepperoni has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin D.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for manganese is 45% more.
  • Brotwurst has 2 times more vitamin B12 than pepperoni. Brotwurst has 2.05µg of vitamin B12, while pepperoni has 1.3µg.
  • Brotwurst is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 CalciumCalcium +152.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +29.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2585%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.6%
~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% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.271mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +152.5%
Contains more WaterWater +79.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +66.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 -43.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brotwurst Pepperoni
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Brotwurst Pepperoni DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 1.074mg 45%
Saturated fat 9.93g 17.708g 35%
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 1.3µg 31%
Fats 27.8g 46.28g 28%
Selenium 17µg 29µg 22%
Sodium 1112mg 1582mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 20.77g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.362mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.93mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 4.458g 11%
Cholesterol 63mg 97mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.987mg 11%
Protein 14.3g 19.25g 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Calories 323kcal 504kcal 9%
Vitamin D 11IU 52IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.03mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Iron 1.03mg 1.33mg 4%
Phosphorus 134mg 158mg 3%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.44mg 3%
Calcium 48mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.271mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.257mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 2.98g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Potassium 281mg 274mg 0%
Sugar 2.98g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst 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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.