Gingerbread vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between gingerbread and pepperoni
- Gingerbread has more iron; however, pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 68% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has 2 times more iron than pepperoni. While gingerbread has 2.88mg of iron, pepperoni has only 1.33mg.
- Gingerbread has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +288.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +116.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +525.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +192.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +560% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2066.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 4.122g | 17.708g | 62% |
Sodium | 327mg | 1582mg | 55% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 1.3µg | 52% |
Fats | 16.4g | 46.28g | 46% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.124g | 20.77g | 34% |
Protein | 3.9g | 19.25g | 31% |
Selenium | 16.3µg | 29µg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 32mg | 97mg | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 4.987mg | 20% |
Iron | 2.88mg | 1.33mg | 19% |
Zinc | 0.39mg | 2.44mg | 19% |
Manganese | 0.683mg | 1.074mg | 17% |
Carbs | 49.2g | 1.18g | 16% |
Phosphorus | 54mg | 158mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.362mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 70mg | 18mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.195mg | 0.091mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 0.93mg | 11% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
Folate | 33µg | 5µg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.257mg | 7% |
Calories | 356kcal | 504kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.271mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
Potassium | 439mg | 274mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
Calcium | 71mg | 19mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 14µg | 0µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 4.458g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 49.2g | 1.18g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.279mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.131mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.173mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4069.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +393.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +182.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +89.6% |
~equal in
Water
~28.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
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 | -76.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +191.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.458g