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Focaccia vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between focaccia and pepperoni

  • Focaccia has more folate, iron, and vitamin B1; however, pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 84% more than focaccia.
  • Pepperoni has 28 times less folate than focaccia. Focaccia has 138µg of folate, while pepperoni has 5µg.
  • Focaccia contains less sodium.
  • Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more IronIron +137.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2660%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1665.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +2935.6%
Contains more WaterWater +60.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.5%
Contains more FatsFats +486.6%
Contains more OtherOther +194.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +266.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.877g 17.708g 77%
Fats 7.89g 46.28g 59%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Sodium 561mg 1582mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 20.77g 38%
Folate 138µg 5µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Manganese 0.364mg 1.074mg 31%
Selenium 15.9µg 29µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 4.458g 23%
Iron 3.16mg 1.33mg 23%
Protein 8.77g 19.25g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.362mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.271mg 17%
Calories 249kcal 504kcal 13%
Carbs 35.82g 1.18g 12%
Zinc 1.33mg 2.44mg 10%
Choline 2.9mg 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 4.987mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.93mg 6%
Potassium 114mg 274mg 5%
Phosphorus 128mg 158mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.257mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 19mg 2%
Net carbs 34.02g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g 0g N/A
Copper 0.091mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 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
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.831g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.