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Hot dog vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot dog and Pepperoni?

  • Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 50% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hot dog is lower.

We used Frankfurter, meat 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% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
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 +421.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.3%
Contains more IronIron +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2286.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132%
~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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 +253.4%
Contains more WaterWater +97.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.6%
Contains more FatsFats +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 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 -56.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.458g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 290kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 10.26g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 25.76g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 4.17g 1.18g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 1.18g Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 97mg Hot dog
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Pepperoni
Calcium 99mg 19mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 274mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.09mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.097mg 0.091mg Hot dog
Zinc 1.2mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 206mg 158mg Hot dog
Sodium 1090mg 1582mg Hot dog
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.045mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 12.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 1.3µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 6µg 5µg Hot dog
Trans Fat 1.527g Hot dog
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 7.666g 17.708g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.474mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.907mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.963mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.291mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.555mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.331mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Hot dog
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

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?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.