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Caramel vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between caramel and pepperoni

  • Caramel contains less selenium, manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in caramel is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +626.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28%
Contains more IronIron +850%
Contains more CopperCopper +405.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +454.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9663.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +540%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 CarbsCarbs +6425.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +318.5%
Contains more FatsFats +471.4%
Contains more WaterWater +235.9%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 -86%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1247%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 Caramel Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.476g 17.708g 69%
Fats 8.1g 46.28g 59%
Sodium 245mg 1582mg 58%
Selenium 1.8µg 29µg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 20.77g 48%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.074mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.3µg 42%
Cholesterol 7mg 97mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.987mg 30%
Protein 4.6g 19.25g 29%
Carbs 77g 1.18g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.362mg 24%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.44mg 18%
Iron 0.14mg 1.33mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.271mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 19mg 12%
Copper 0.018mg 0.091mg 8%
Choline 8mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 4.458g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.93mg 6%
Calories 382kcal 504kcal 6%
Phosphorus 114mg 158mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 1.03mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.8µg 3%
Potassium 214mg 274mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 65.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.257mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 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
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 1337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.