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Cereal vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cereal and pepperoni

  • Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin C, yet pepperoni is higher in selenium.
  • Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 501% more than pepperoni.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cereal is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
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 IronIron +2460.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360.3%
~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.
Cereal
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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 128% 271% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1405.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +493.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1553.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 +7260.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4185.2%
Contains more WaterWater +655.3%
Contains more OtherOther +112.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cereal
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32% 25% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.354 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 -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10081.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1159.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.271mg 501%
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.362mg 433%
Iron 34.06mg 1.33mg 409%
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.257mg 278%
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 4.987mg 154%
Vitamin A 814µg 0µg 90%
Saturated fat 0.26g 17.708g 79%
Fats 1.08g 46.28g 70%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.204g 20.77g 51%
Zinc 7.6mg 2.44mg 47%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg 43%
Selenium 6.3µg 29µg 41%
Sodium 795mg 1582mg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Carbs 86.85g 1.18g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 4.458g 27%
Protein 6.06g 19.25g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.93mg 14%
Phosphorus 77mg 158mg 12%
Manganese 0.79mg 1.074mg 12%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Calories 378kcal 504kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.03mg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Copper 0.137mg 0.091mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 105mg 274mg 5%
Folate 5µg 1%
Calcium 10mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 85.45g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 10.35g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.241mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.767mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.113mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.13mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.344mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.162mg 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0g 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 0g 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
Cereal 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
371%
Cereal
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. 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.