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Nutmeg vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between nutmeg and pepperoni

  • Nutmeg has more copper, fiber, manganese, and magnesium; however, pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for copper is 104% more.
  • Pepperoni is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index than nutmeg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +868.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains more IronIron +128.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1028.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%

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.
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +481.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 +4077.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +229.6%
Contains more FatsFats +27.5%
Contains more WaterWater +358.3%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 -31.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +545%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1173.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Pepperoni DV% diff.
Copper 1.027mg 0.091mg 104%
Fiber 20.8g 0g 83%
Manganese 2.9mg 1.074mg 79%
Sodium 16mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 1.6µg 29µg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 20.77g 44%
Magnesium 183mg 18mg 39%
Saturated fat 25.94g 17.708g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 4.458g 27%
Protein 5.84g 19.25g 27%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 4.987mg 23%
Iron 3.04mg 1.33mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Folate 76µg 5µg 18%
Calcium 184mg 19mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.362mg 16%
Carbs 49.29g 1.18g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.257mg 15%
Fats 36.31g 46.28g 15%
Phosphorus 213mg 158mg 8%
Choline 8.8mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.271mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 2.15mg 2.44mg 3%
Potassium 350mg 274mg 2%
Calories 525kcal 504kcal 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0g N/A
Trans fat 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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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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%
Nutmeg
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1566mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.