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Olive oil vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between olive oil and pepperoni

  • Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Olive oil covers your daily vitamin E needs 89% more than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni has 10 times less vitamin K than olive oil. Olive oil has 60.2µg of vitamin K, while pepperoni has 5.8µg.
  • Olive oil contains less sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of olive oil is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 0% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27300%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
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 EVitamin E +1293.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +937.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +116.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 75% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 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 -22%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Pepperoni DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 72.961g 20.77g 130%
Vitamin E 14.35mg 1.03mg 89%
Fats 100g 46.28g 83%
Sodium 2mg 1582mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 0µg 29µg 53%
Manganese 0mg 1.074mg 47%
Vitamin K 60.2µg 5.8µg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 4.458g 40%
Protein 0g 19.25g 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.987mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.362mg 28%
Phosphorus 0mg 158mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.271mg 23%
Zinc 0mg 2.44mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.257mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.93mg 19%
Calories 884kcal 504kcal 19%
Saturated fat 13.808g 17.708g 18%
Copper 0mg 0.091mg 10%
Iron 0.56mg 1.33mg 10%
Choline 0.3mg 51.2mg 9%
Potassium 1mg 274mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Magnesium 0mg 18mg 4%
Calcium 1mg 19mg 2%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Olive oil 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
34%
Olive oil
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

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?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.