Mussels vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mussels and pepperoni
- Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin C; however, pepperoni has more vitamin B6.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 946% more.
- Mussels is lower in sodium.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index than pepperoni.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 | +105.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +405.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +533.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +209% |
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 Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1746.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +526.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +933% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1948.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +267.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.3µg | 946% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 1.074mg | 249% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 29µg | 110% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 17.708g | 77% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 1.33mg | 67% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 46.28g | 64% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 1582mg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 20.77g | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 4.458g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.362mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 158mg | 18% |
| Folate | 76µg | 5µg | 18% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 504kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.257mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.987mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 23.8g | 19.25g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 2.44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.271mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 1.18g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Potassium | 268mg | 274mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 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 |
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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
265%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 1213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.858g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.