Pepperoni vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pepperoni and biscuits
- Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc; however, biscuits are higher in calcium and iron.
- Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 67% more than biscuits.
- Pepperoni has 32 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While pepperoni has 97mg of cholesterol, biscuits have only 3mg.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +126.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +351.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1136.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +226.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +934.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3679.7% |
~equal in
Water
~28.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +199.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.163g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 4.324g | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.08µg | 51% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 16.3g | 46% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 580mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 6.93g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 3mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.378mg | 30% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 7g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.035mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 2.9mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 0.54mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 19.5µg | 17% |
| Folate | 5µg | 61µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 44.6g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.285mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 2.949mg | 13% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 504kcal | 353kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.356mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 274mg | 121mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 4.163g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 164mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | 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 | 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 |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3)