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Parsley vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parsley and pepperoni

  • Parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1362% higher.
  • Parsley contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
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 +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +626.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more IronIron +366.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +128%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +571.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28900%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
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 KVitamin K +28175.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2940%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 +436.4%
Contains more WaterWater +207.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +548.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5758.2%
Contains more OtherOther +115.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6940.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3495.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 5.8µg 1362%
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg 148%
Saturated fat 0.132g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.79g 46.28g 70%
Sodium 56mg 1582mg 66%
Iron 6.2mg 1.33mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 0.1µg 29µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 20.77g 51%
Vitamin A 421µg 0µg 47%
Manganese 0.16mg 1.074mg 40%
Folate 152µg 5µg 37%
Protein 2.97g 19.25g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 4.458g 29%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 4.987mg 23%
Calories 36kcal 504kcal 23%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.362mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.271mg 15%
Phosphorus 58mg 158mg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Zinc 1.07mg 2.44mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.257mg 12%
Calcium 138mg 19mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.93mg 11%
Potassium 554mg 274mg 8%
Magnesium 50mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Choline 12.8mg 51.2mg 7%
Copper 0.149mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 1.03mg 2%
Carbs 6.33g 1.18g 2%
Net carbs 3.03g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 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
Parsley 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
379%
Parsley
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.576g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.