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Chocolate vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate and pepperoni different?

  • Chocolate is higher in copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber; however, pepperoni is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 104% higher.
  • Chocolate has less cholesterol.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties used in this article.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 +711.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104%
Contains more IronIron +503%
Contains more CopperCopper +1029.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +866.7%

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.
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +984%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +414%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +587.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +761.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +465.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +5083.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +294.5%
Contains more FatsFats +48%
Contains more WaterWater +2843.3%
Contains more OtherOther +178.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +308.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.708g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Pepperoni DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.091mg 104%
Iron 8.02mg 1.33mg 84%
Sodium 24mg 1582mg 68%
Selenium 3µg 29µg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 1.3µg 45%
Cholesterol 8mg 97mg 30%
Magnesium 146mg 18mg 30%
Protein 4.88g 19.25g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 20.77g 28%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 4.987mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.362mg 25%
Fats 31.28g 46.28g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.458g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.271mg 21%
Carbs 61.17g 1.18g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.257mg 16%
Manganese 1.419mg 1.074mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.93mg 13%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Potassium 559mg 274mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Phosphorus 206mg 158mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Zinc 2.01mg 2.44mg 4%
Saturated fat 18.519g 17.708g 4%
Calcium 56mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.03mg 3%
Calories 546kcal 504kcal 2%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5.8µg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.811g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1558mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.