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Ice cream vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ice cream and pepperoni

  • Ice cream has less selenium, manganese, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 65% more.
  • Ice cream has a higher glycemic index than pepperoni.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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 +573.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.7%
Contains more IronIron +1377.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13325%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +654.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +1900%
Contains more WaterWater +113.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +450%
Contains more FatsFats +320.7%
Contains more OtherOther +426.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 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 -61.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +599.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +886.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream 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 Ice cream Pepperoni DV% diff.
Sodium 80mg 1582mg 65%
Fats 11g 46.28g 54%
Saturated fat 6.79g 17.708g 50%
Selenium 1.8µg 29µg 49%
Manganese 0.008mg 1.074mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 20.77g 45%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.3µg 38%
Protein 3.5g 19.25g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 4.987mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 4.458g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.362mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.271mg 19%
Cholesterol 44mg 97mg 18%
Zinc 0.69mg 2.44mg 16%
Iron 0.09mg 1.33mg 16%
Calories 207kcal 504kcal 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Calcium 128mg 19mg 11%
Phosphorus 105mg 158mg 8%
Copper 0.023mg 0.091mg 8%
Carbs 23.6g 1.18g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.93mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 8IU 52IU 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.03mg 5%
Choline 26mg 51.2mg 5%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Potassium 199mg 274mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.257mg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 0g N/A
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
18%
Ice cream
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.918g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.