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Brown sugar vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brown sugar and pepperoni

  • Brown sugar contains less vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and phosphorus than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in brown sugar is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 +336.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106%
Contains more IronIron +87.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +8033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3850%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1578.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4433.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +782.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +2126.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +8212.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15941.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2030.6%
Contains more OtherOther +953.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 28mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 1.2µg 29µg 51%
Manganese 0.064mg 1.074mg 44%
Protein 0.12g 19.25g 38%
Carbs 98.09g 1.18g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.458g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 4.987mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.362mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.271mg 23%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.44mg 22%
Phosphorus 4mg 158mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.257mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.93mg 16%
Choline 2.3mg 51.2mg 9%
Iron 0.71mg 1.33mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Calcium 83mg 19mg 6%
Calories 380kcal 504kcal 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Copper 0.047mg 0.091mg 5%
Potassium 133mg 274mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0g 1%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.