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Pepperoni vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pepperoni and carrots

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus, while carrots have more vitamin A.
  • Carrots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 334% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in carrots is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of carrots is 39.

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.
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%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +343.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +916.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +351.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +651%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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%
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +127.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%

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
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1969.9%
Contains more FatsFats +19183.3%
Contains more OtherOther +393.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +711.9%
Contains more WaterWater +209.2%

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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148257.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3710.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Carrot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 835µg 93%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.037g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.24g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 69mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 0.1µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.014g 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.143mg 40%
Protein 19.25g 0.93g 37%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.117g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.983mg 25%
Calories 504kcal 41kcal 23%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.24mg 20%
Phosphorus 158mg 35mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.066mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.138mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.058mg 15%
Iron 1.33mg 0.3mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.273mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Choline 51.2mg 8.8mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 13.2µg 6%
Copper 0.091mg 0.045mg 5%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Carbs 1.18g 9.58g 3%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.66mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Calcium 19mg 33mg 1%
Potassium 274mg 320mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 6.78g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.74g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.04mg 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 0g 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 Carrot
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
35%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 1513mg)
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.