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Fajita vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fajita and Pepperoni

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, however, Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 81% more than Fajita.
  • Pepperoni has 2 times less Phosphorus than Fajita. Fajita has 277mg of Phosphorus, while Pepperoni has 158mg.
  • Fajita contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Manganese +1527.3%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.3%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Zinc +78.1%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Manganese +1527.3%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Equal in Potassium - 274

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.
Fajita
Fajita
1
:
9
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin E +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +89%
Contains more Water +147.3%
Contains more Fats +707.7%
Contains more Other +64.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Fajita
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Pepperoni
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 Carbs +89%
Contains more Water +147.3%
Contains more Fats +707.7%
Contains more Other +64.6%
Equal in Protein - 19.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +790.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.4%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +790.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +309.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 1.18g Fajita
Protein 18.56g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 5.73g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 2.23g 1.18g Fajita
Calories 135kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 13mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.99mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 158mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 274mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 1582mg Fajita
Zinc 1.37mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.03mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.066mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 16.7µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.362mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.452mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.56mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.857mg 1.652mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.511mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.847mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.68mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 88mg 97mg Fajita
Trans Fat 1.527g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 17.708g Fajita
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fajita Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Fajita
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
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 contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. 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.