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Pepperoni vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pepperoni and buckwheat?

  • Pepperoni is richer than buckwheat in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in buckwheat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.4%
Contains more IronIron +66.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1218.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1044.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +205.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7364.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1002.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1589.8%
Contains more WaterWater +164.9%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10947.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2271.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Buckwheat
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 Buckwheat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.134g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.62g 70%
Sodium 1582mg 4mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.188g 51%
Selenium 29µg 2.2µg 49%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Protein 19.25g 3.38g 32%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.403mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.188g 28%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.94mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.077mg 22%
Calories 504kcal 92kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.04mg 19%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.61mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.039mg 17%
Phosphorus 158mg 70mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.359mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Magnesium 18mg 51mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Iron 1.33mg 0.8mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Carbs 1.18g 19.94g 6%
Copper 0.091mg 0.146mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.09mg 6%
Choline 51.2mg 20.1mg 6%
Potassium 274mg 88mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.9µg 3%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Calcium 19mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.1g 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 Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.574g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.