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Fruitcake vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fruitcake and pepperoni?

  • Pepperoni is richer than fruitcake in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% more.
  • The amount of sodium in fruitcake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +73.7%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +803.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +388.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +530.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +687%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +475.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +5120.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +563.8%
Contains more FatsFats +408.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +330.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +394.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.048g 17.708g 76%
Sodium 101mg 1582mg 64%
Fats 9.1g 46.28g 57%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 2µg 29µg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 20.77g 41%
Manganese 0.22mg 1.074mg 37%
Protein 2.9g 19.25g 33%
Cholesterol 5mg 97mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 4.987mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.362mg 24%
Carbs 61.6g 1.18g 20%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.44mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.271mg 18%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Phosphorus 52mg 158mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.93mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.257mg 12%
Calories 324kcal 504kcal 9%
Iron 2.07mg 1.33mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 4.458g 8%
Choline 8.9mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Copper 0.05mg 0.091mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.8µg 4%
Potassium 153mg 274mg 4%
Folate 20µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.03mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 1481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.