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Margarine vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between margarine and pepperoni

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet pepperoni is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 73% higher.
  • Margarine contains less sodium.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1422.2%
Contains more IronIron +2116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3060%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +773.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1503.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2610%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +594.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3922.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +312.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 FatsFats +74.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11931.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +72.8%
Contains more OtherOther +148.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 -14.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Pepperoni DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 4.458g 132%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 5.8µg 73%
Sodium 2mg 1582mg 69%
Selenium 0µg 29µg 53%
Fats 80.71g 46.28g 53%
Vitamin E 9mg 1.03mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 1.3µg 50%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 20.77g 45%
Protein 0.16g 19.25g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 4.987mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.362mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.271mg 22%
Zinc 0mg 2.44mg 22%
Phosphorus 5mg 158mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.257mg 17%
Iron 0.06mg 1.33mg 16%
Saturated fat 15.189g 17.708g 11%
Calories 717kcal 504kcal 11%
Copper 0mg 0.091mg 10%
Potassium 18mg 274mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Choline 12.4mg 51.2mg 7%
Magnesium 3mg 18mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 19mg 2%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0.7g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 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 0.006g 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 21.522g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
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?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.