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Pepperoni vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Chicken sandwich different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 78% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 10 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. While Pepperoni contains 1.3µg of Vitamin B12, Chicken sandwich contains only 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles are the varieties 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.
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +390.4%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Contains more Calcium +205.3%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +390.4%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Contains more Calcium +205.3%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +134%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Folate +840%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +134%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Folate +840%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Fats +313.6%
Contains more Other +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +1670.3%
Contains more Water +71.4%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Fats +313.6%
Contains more Other +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +1670.3%
Contains more Water +71.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

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 sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 19.25g 16.28g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 11.19g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 504kcal 250kcal Pepperoni
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0g 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.64g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 19mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.33mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 158mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 274mg 245mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 753mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 2.44mg 0.61mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.067mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.219mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 19.9µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 1.03mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 52IU 5IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 5µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.13µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 1.527g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 17.708g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.003g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.003g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 4.481g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 3.177g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.006g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 2.884g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.008g Pepperoni

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Pepperoni Chicken sandwich
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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