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Pepperoni vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and brunost different?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, selenium, and vitamin B3, while brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and potassium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 87% more than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni contains 27 times more manganese than brunost. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while brunost contains 0.04mg.
  • Brunost is lower in sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cheese, gjetost types were used 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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +155.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +114%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2585%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2005.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.1%

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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +513.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +437.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.5%
Contains more FatsFats +56.8%
Contains more WaterWater +112.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3514.4%
~equal in Other ~4.75g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +375.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 1.382mg 87%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 3.351mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.42µg 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.04mg 45%
Sodium 1582mg 600mg 43%
Phosphorus 158mg 444mg 41%
Calcium 19mg 400mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Potassium 274mg 1409mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 7.879g 32%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.813mg 26%
Selenium 29µg 14.5µg 26%
Fats 46.28g 29.51g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.938g 23%
Protein 19.25g 9.65g 19%
Carbs 1.18g 42.65g 14%
Zinc 2.44mg 1.14mg 12%
Magnesium 18mg 70mg 12%
Iron 1.33mg 0.52mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.271mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Saturated fat 17.708g 19.16g 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.315mg 4%
Calories 504kcal 466kcal 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 94mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 42.65g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.293mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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 Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.452g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 982mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.