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Pepperoni vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pepperoni and Carrot

  • Pepperoni has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 93% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Carrot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Carrots, 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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
7
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Iron +343.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.4%
Contains more Zinc +916.7%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Manganese +651%
Contains more Selenium +28900%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +343.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.4%
Contains more Zinc +916.7%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Manganese +651%
Contains more Selenium +28900%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
8
:
4
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin E +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.6%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +1969.9%
Contains more Fats +19183.3%
Contains more Other +393.8%
Contains more Carbs +711.9%
Contains more Water +209.2%
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +1969.9%
Contains more Fats +19183.3%
Contains more Other +393.8%
Contains more Carbs +711.9%
Contains more Water +209.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3710.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148257.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3710.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Carrot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 19.25g 0.93g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 0.24g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 504kcal 41kcal Pepperoni
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0g 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 0g 4.74g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 19mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 1.33mg 0.3mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 35mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 1582mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 2.44mg 0.24mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.045mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.143mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.66mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.066mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.058mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.983mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.273mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.138mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.012mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.191mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.077mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 0.102mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.101mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.02mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.061mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.069mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.04mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Carrot
Trans Fat 1.527g 0g Carrot
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.037g Carrot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0.014g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.117g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Carrot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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 contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 1513mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.