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Foie gras vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Foie gras and Pepperoni different?

  • Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, however, Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 338% higher.
  • Pepperoni has less Cholesterol.

Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
6
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +313.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +339.6%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +795%
Foie gras
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +313.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +339.6%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +795%

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.
Foie gras
Foie gras
6
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.3%
Foie gras
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +295.8%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Equal in Fats - 46.28
Foie gras
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 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 +295.8%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Equal in Fats - 46.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Foie gras
Foie gras
2
:
1
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.7%
Foie gras
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 4.67g 1.18g Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 43.84g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 4.67g 1.18g Foie gras
Calories 462kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 70mg 19mg Foie gras
Iron 5.5mg 1.33mg Foie gras
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 200mg 158mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 697mg 1582mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.4mg 0.091mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.12mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 44µg 29µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.257mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.93mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 60µg 5µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 1.3µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.507mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.606mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.029mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.863mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.27mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.719mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.303mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 150mg 97mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 14.45g 17.708g Foie gras
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 20.77g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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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Foie gras 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
138%
Foie gras
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 885mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras 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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.