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Candy bar vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Candy bar and Pepperoni

  • Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , yet Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11741% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 9 times more Copper than Pepperoni. Candy bar contains 0.774mg of Copper, while Pepperoni contains 0.091mg.
  • Candy bar contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 Calcium +310.5%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +750.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +517%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +310.5%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +750.5%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Iron +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +517%

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 E +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42165.2%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 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 E +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42165.2%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3916.9%
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Water +1684.4%
Contains more Other +163.3%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +3916.9%
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Water +1684.4%
Contains more Other +163.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.2%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 1.18g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 33.7g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 47.4g 1.18g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 504kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 19mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 110mg 18mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 158mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 274mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 1582mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 2.44mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.091mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.074mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.03mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.987mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.362mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 5µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.52mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.986mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.545mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.185mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.778mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.385mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Candy bar
Trans Fat 1.527g Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 17.708g Candy bar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.458g Candy bar
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Candy bar 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
2975%
Candy bar
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1426mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.