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Pepperoni vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pepperoni and Brussels sprouts

  • Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 143% more than pepperoni.
  • The amount of cholesterol in Brussels sprouts is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +481%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2951.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.5%
Contains more FatsFats +15326.7%
Contains more OtherOther +246%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +658.5%
Contains more WaterWater +201.2%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90204.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3332%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 153g 990%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 177µg 143%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.062g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.3g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 25mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.023g 52%
Selenium 29µg 1.6µg 50%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.337mg 32%
Protein 19.25g 3.38g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.745mg 27%
Calories 504kcal 43kcal 23%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.42mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Folate 5µg 61µg 14%
Phosphorus 158mg 69mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.09mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.309mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.139mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.219mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Choline 51.2mg 19.1mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Carbs 1.18g 8.95g 3%
Potassium 274mg 389mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.07mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 42mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.93g 1%
Iron 1.33mg 1.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.88mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.076mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.646g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.