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Pepperoni vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and avocadoes

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet avocadoes are richer in fiber and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 78% higher.
  • Avocadoes contain less cholesterol.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +141.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +656.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +101%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +262.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +862.5%
Contains more FatsFats +215.7%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +622.9%
Contains more WaterWater +156.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Avocado
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 Pepperoni Avocado DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 2.126g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 7mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 0.4µg 52%
Fats 46.28g 14.66g 49%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.142mg 41%
Protein 19.25g 2g 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 9.799g 27%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.738mg 20%
Folate 5µg 81µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.816g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.067mg 17%
Calories 504kcal 160kcal 17%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.64mg 16%
Phosphorus 158mg 52mg 15%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 21µg 13%
Copper 0.091mg 0.19mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.13mg 10%
Iron 1.33mg 0.55mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.389mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.257mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 2.07mg 7%
Choline 51.2mg 14.2mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Potassium 274mg 485mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Carbs 1.18g 8.53g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.111g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g 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
Pepperoni Avocado
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
47%
Pepperoni
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.582g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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