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Pepperoni vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pepperoni and chicken neck

  • Pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while chicken neck has more vitamin A and iron.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 66% higher.
  • Chicken neck contains 33 times less manganese than pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while chicken neck contains 0.033mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chicken neck is lower.
  • Chicken neck has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken neck is 0, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3154.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.85mg
~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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more FatsFats +76.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1680%
Contains more WaterWater +110.1%

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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Chicken neck DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 64mg 66%
Saturated fat 17.708g 7.27g 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.033mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.26µg 43%
Fats 46.28g 26.24g 31%
Selenium 29µg 12µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 10.55g 26%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.047mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.17mg 15%
Protein 19.25g 14.07g 10%
Calories 504kcal 297kcal 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.608mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 5.68g 8%
Phosphorus 158mg 112mg 7%
Iron 1.33mg 1.9mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.3mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.191mg 5%
Zinc 2.44mg 1.86mg 5%
Potassium 274mg 137mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.85mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 99mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Calcium 19mg 18mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.348mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.03g 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 Chicken neck
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
21%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.438g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.