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Lemon vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lemons and pepperoni?

  • Lemons are higher in vitamin C, yet pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lemons is lower.

We used Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Lemon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 7.8% 12% 23% 12% 1.6% 6.9% 0.26% 3.9% 2.2%
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 +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more IronIron +121.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +887.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3480%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%

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.
Lemon
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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 177% 0.33% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
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 +120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1185%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4887%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +903.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 +689.8%
Contains more WaterWater +211.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1650%
Contains more FatsFats +15326.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1480%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
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28% 8% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4909%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lemon 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 Lemon Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.039g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.3g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 2mg 1582mg 69%
Vitamin C 53mg 0mg 59%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.4µg 29µg 52%
Manganese 0.03mg 1.074mg 45%
Protein 1.1g 19.25g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 4.987mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 4.458g 29%
Calories 29kcal 504kcal 24%
Zinc 0.06mg 2.44mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.362mg 22%
Phosphorus 16mg 158mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.271mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.257mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.93mg 15%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Iron 0.6mg 1.33mg 9%
Choline 5.1mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Copper 0.037mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.03mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 138mg 274mg 4%
Carbs 9.32g 1.18g 3%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Folate 11µg 5µg 2%
Calcium 26mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 6.52g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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%
Lemon
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.