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Pastry vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and pepperoni

  • Pastry is richer in folate and iron, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pepperoni is 58% higher.
  • Pastry contains 16 times more folate than pepperoni. Pastry contains 78µg of folate, while pepperoni contains 5µg.
  • Pastry contains less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than pastry.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Pastry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
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 IronIron +92.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +349.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%

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.
Pastry
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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 0% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +177.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1623.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 +3722%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.7%
Contains more FatsFats +21.5%
Contains more WaterWater +235.9%
Contains more OtherOther +374%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 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 -45.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~20.77g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.458g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Pepperoni DV% diff.
Sodium 249mg 1582mg 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Saturated fat 9.643g 17.708g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.362mg 26%
Manganese 0.488mg 1.074mg 25%
Protein 7.3g 19.25g 24%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.93mg 19%
Folate 78µg 5µg 18%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.44mg 17%
Iron 2.56mg 1.33mg 15%
Carbs 45.1g 1.18g 15%
Phosphorus 60mg 158mg 14%
Fats 38.1g 46.28g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.271mg 11%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 5.8µg 9%
Selenium 24.2µg 29µg 9%
Choline 6.4mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Potassium 61mg 274mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 4.987mg 5%
Copper 0.114mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.03mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 4.458g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 20.77g 2%
Calories 551kcal 504kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.257mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 43.6g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.74g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 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
Pastry 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
28%
Pastry
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1333mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.