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Chicken thigh vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chicken thigh and pepperoni

  • Chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus, yet pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B1,2, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 75% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains less saturated fat.
  • Chicken thigh has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3877.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.5%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Iron ~1.33mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +293.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.362mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more WaterWater +107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +349.3%
Contains more OtherOther +360.2%
~equal in Carbs ~1.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 42% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 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 -84.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +443.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.78g 17.708g 68%
Sodium 95mg 1582mg 65%
Fats 10.3g 46.28g 55%
Manganese 0.027mg 1.074mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 3.82g 20.77g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.3µg 40%
Protein 28.18g 19.25g 18%
Selenium 20.5µg 29µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.271mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 4.458g 14%
Calories 218kcal 504kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 4.987mg 13%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.93mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 8IU 52IU 6%
Phosphorus 199mg 158mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Zinc 2.79mg 2.44mg 3%
Iron 1.46mg 1.33mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Cholesterol 102mg 97mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.362mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 19mg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 1.18g N/A
Potassium 259mg 274mg 0%
Copper 0.09mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.257mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.384mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.397mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.874mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 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
Chicken thigh Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
33%
Chicken thigh
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1487mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh 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.

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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.