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Dates vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dates and pepperoni

  • Dates are richer in fiber, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 88% higher.
  • Dates contain less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than dates.

Food types used in this article are Dates, deglet noor 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.
Dates
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 12% 58% 38% 69% 7.9% 27% 0.26% 34% 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 +138.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.9%
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.
Dates
2
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 1.3% 0% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
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 FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1960%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +712.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dates
1
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 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 +6258.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +685.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11766.7%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
Contains more OtherOther +196.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dates
1
37% 41% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.019 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57594.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23363.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.032g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.39g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 2mg 1582mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 3µg 29µg 47%
Manganese 0.262mg 1.074mg 35%
Protein 2.45g 19.25g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 4.458g 30%
Carbs 75.03g 1.18g 25%
Fructose 19.56g 0g 24%
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 4.987mg 23%
Zinc 0.29mg 2.44mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.271mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.257mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.362mg 15%
Phosphorus 62mg 158mg 14%
Copper 0.206mg 0.091mg 13%
Calories 282kcal 504kcal 11%
Potassium 656mg 274mg 11%
Choline 6.3mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 0.93mg 7%
Magnesium 43mg 18mg 6%
Iron 1.02mg 1.33mg 4%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 5.8µg 3%
Calcium 39mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 67.03g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 63.35g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.084mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.022mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.071mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 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 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates 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
12%
Dates
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.

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