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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 for 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.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than fast food.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +226.3%
Contains more IronIron +130.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
~equal in Zinc ~2.44mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +2569.5%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +285.3%
Contains more OtherOther +211.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +329.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.493g 17.708g 60%
Sodium 331mg 1582mg 54%
Fats 12.01g 46.28g 53%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 20.77g 40%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.074mg 31%
Iron 3.06mg 1.33mg 22%
Cholesterol 33mg 97mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 4.458g 19%
Folate 80µg 5µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.3µg 17%
Selenium 20.3µg 29µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.362mg 12%
Calories 297kcal 504kcal 10%
Carbs 31.5g 1.18g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.257mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.93mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 2IU 52IU 6%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg 6%
Protein 16.52g 19.25g 5%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.03mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.271mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.987mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 0g 3%
Choline 34.4mg 51.2mg 3%
Copper 0.121mg 0.091mg 3%
Phosphorus 134mg 158mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 274mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 2.52mg 2.44mg 1%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 5.8µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 4.88g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
47%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 1251mg)
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.

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