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Fast food vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fast food and Pepperoni

  • Fast food is richer in Iron, and Folate, yet Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 66% higher.
  • Fast food contains 16 times more Folate than Pepperoni. Fast food contains 80µg of Folate, while Pepperoni contains 5µg.
  • Fast food contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
6
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +226.3%
Contains more Iron +130.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Copper +33%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +200.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.44
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +226.3%
Contains more Iron +130.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Copper +33%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +200.8%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.44

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.
Fast food
Fast food
5
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.4%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +2569.5%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +285.3%
Contains more Other +211.8%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +2569.5%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +285.3%
Contains more Other +211.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.4%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +329.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 1.18g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 12.01g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 31.5g 1.18g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 19mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.33mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 197mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 331mg 1582mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 2.44mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.091mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 20.3µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 2IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.271mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.257mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.987mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 80µg 5µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.46mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.13mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.785mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.306mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.728mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.402mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 33mg 97mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 1.527g Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 17.708g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.04g Pepperoni

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 1251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.215g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.