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Oatmeal vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oatmeal and Pepperoni

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 87% more than Oatmeal.
  • Oatmeal contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Iron +348.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.2%
Contains more Potassium +349.2%
Contains more Zinc +293.5%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Manganese +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +480%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Iron +348.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.2%
Contains more Potassium +349.2%
Contains more Zinc +293.5%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Manganese +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +480%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin E +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1350%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.271
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin E +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1350%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.271

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +889%
Contains more Water +194.3%
Contains more Protein +712.2%
Contains more Fats +3302.9%
Contains more Other +731.6%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 Carbs +889%
Contains more Water +194.3%
Contains more Protein +712.2%
Contains more Fats +3302.9%
Contains more Other +731.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5212%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +946.5%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5212%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +946.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 1.18g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 1.36g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 11.67g 1.18g Oatmeal
Calories 68kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.7g 0g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 19mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 1.33mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 61mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 49mg 1582mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.62mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.066mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.558mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 433IU 0IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 44µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.083mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.2mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.135mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.04mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.151mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.057mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 1.527g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 17.708g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Oatmeal
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1533mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal 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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.