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Pepperoni vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pepperoni and broccoli?

  • Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 99% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in broccoli is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Broccoli, raw 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.
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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more IronIron +82.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +495.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +411.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1060%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +680.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1651.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1160%

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +582.6%
Contains more FatsFats +12408.1%
Contains more OtherOther +444.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +462.7%
Contains more WaterWater +212.8%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11631.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.039g 80%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 101.6µg 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.37g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 33mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.011g 52%
Selenium 29µg 2.5µg 48%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.21mg 38%
Protein 19.25g 2.82g 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.038g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.639mg 27%
Calories 504kcal 34kcal 24%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.41mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.071mg 17%
Folate 5µg 63µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.175mg 14%
Phosphorus 158mg 66mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.117mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Iron 1.33mg 0.73mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.573mg 7%
Choline 51.2mg 18.7mg 6%
Copper 0.091mg 0.049mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg 3%
Carbs 1.18g 6.64g 2%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.78mg 2%
Potassium 274mg 316mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.059mg 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 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1549mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.