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Pepperoni vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and candy bar

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11741% higher.
  • Candy bar contains less cholesterol.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +517%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +511.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +750.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.7%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42165.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more FatsFats +37.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1684.4%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3916.9%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +138.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 153mg 11741%
Copper 0.091mg 0.774mg 76%
Sodium 1582mg 156mg 62%
Saturated fat 17.708g 4.678g 59%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 4.7µg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 10.65g 41%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Magnesium 18mg 110mg 22%
Phosphorus 158mg 308mg 21%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 4.1mg 20%
Fats 46.28g 33.7g 19%
Folate 5µg 75µg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 7.922mg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 1.18g 47.4g 15%
Zinc 2.44mg 3.94mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.1mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 16.721g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.14mg 9%
Protein 19.25g 15.5g 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 1.074mg 1.243mg 7%
Calcium 19mg 78mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Iron 1.33mg 0.97mg 5%
Potassium 274mg 407mg 4%
Choline 51.2mg 29.4mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.83mg 2%
Calories 504kcal 522kcal 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 42.22g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.385mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.