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French fries vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between French fries and Pepperoni

  • French fries are higher in Fiber, yet Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 77% more than French fries.
  • The amount of Sodium in French fries are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Iron +64.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +388%
Contains more Manganese +334.8%
Contains more Selenium +3122.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Iron +64.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +388%
Contains more Manganese +334.8%
Contains more Selenium +3122.2%
Equal in Calcium - 19

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3411.9%
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Protein +461.2%
Contains more Fats +214.2%
Contains more Other +156.2%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 Carbs +3411.9%
Contains more Water +35%
Contains more Protein +461.2%
Contains more Fats +214.2%
Contains more Other +156.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 1.18g French fries
Protein 3.43g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 14.73g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 41.44g 1.18g French fries
Calories 312kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0.3g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.81mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 35mg 18mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 579mg 274mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 1582mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.124mg 0.091mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 0.9µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.67mg 1.03mg French fries
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.362mg French fries
Folate 30µg 5µg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 11.2µg 5.8µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 1.527g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 17.708g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.458g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 3.605g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.002g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.164g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.372g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.