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Pepperoni vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pepperoni and carambola?

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

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 7.1% 0.9% 12% 3% 46% 3.3% 5.1% 0.26% 4.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106%
Contains more IronIron +1562.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2802.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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 115% 1% 3% 0% 3.5% 3.7% 6.9% 23% 3.9% 0% 0% 9% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1835.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1506.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2029.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +573.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%

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
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1751%
Contains more FatsFats +13924.2%
Contains more OtherOther +811.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.3%
Contains more WaterWater +220.1%

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
8% 13% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69133.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2322.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Carambola
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 Carambola DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.019g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.33g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 2mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.03g 52%
Selenium 29µg 0.6µg 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.037mg 45%
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg 38%
Protein 19.25g 1.04g 36%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.367mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.184g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.017mg 27%
Calories 504kcal 31kcal 24%
Phosphorus 158mg 12mg 21%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.12mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.014mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.016mg 19%
Iron 1.33mg 0.08mg 16%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.391mg 11%
Choline 51.2mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.15mg 6%
Copper 0.091mg 0.137mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 274mg 133mg 4%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Carbs 1.18g 6.73g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 10mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 3mg 2%
Net carbs 1.18g 3.93g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.037mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.008mg 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 Carambola
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
13%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.689g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.