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Pepperoni vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni and Barbecue sauce?

  • Pepperoni is richer than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Barbecue sauce is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Sauce, barbecue types in this article.

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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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
8
:
2
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Iron +107.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +690%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +1335.3%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +752.4%
Contains more Selenium +2130.8%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Barbecue sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Iron +107.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +690%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +1335.3%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +752.4%
Contains more Selenium +2130.8%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
10
:
2
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Vitamin E +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +467.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Pepperoni
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%
Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +358.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +467.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Protein +2247.6%
Contains more Fats +7246%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Carbs +3355.1%
Contains more Water +91.6%
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Barbecue sauce
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +2247.6%
Contains more Fats +7246%
Contains more Other +54.4%
Contains more Carbs +3355.1%
Contains more Water +91.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25229.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4313.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Barbecue sauce
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25229.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4313.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 19.25g 0.82g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 0.63g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 504kcal 172kcal Pepperoni
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 0g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 0g 33.24g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 19mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 1.33mg 0.64mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 20mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 232mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 1027mg Barbecue sauce
Zinc 2.44mg 0.17mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.072mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.126mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.8mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.023mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.056mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.597mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.164mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.075mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 2µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Trans Fat 1.527g 0g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0.082g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.101g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.001g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 0.08g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.021g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Barbecue sauce
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
50%
Pepperoni
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.