Chicken breast vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken breast and pepperoni
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than chicken breast.
- Pepperoni has 3 times less vitamin B3 than chicken breast. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of vitamin B3, while pepperoni has 4.987mg.
- Chicken breast contains less saturated fat.
- Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of chicken breast is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5014.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +243% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +141.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +882.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +319.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
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 | -92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1107.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +316.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 17.708g | 75% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 1582mg | 65% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 46.28g | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 4.987mg | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 20.77g | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 1.074mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 1.3µg | 39% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 19.25g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 4.458g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.362mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.271mg | 16% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 504kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 158mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 2.44mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.257mg | 10% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 51.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 52IU | 6% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.091mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 1.03mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.93mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 274mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.