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Pepperoni vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni and Chicken thigh

  • Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, yet Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 75% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 40 times more Manganese than Chicken thigh. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, while Chicken thigh contains 0.027mg.
  • Chicken thigh contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3877.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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% 39% 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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.255mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.38mg

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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +349.3%
Contains more OtherOther +360.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more WaterWater +107.7%
~equal in Carbs ~1.18g

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% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +443.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 504kcal 218kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 46.28g 10.3g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 1.18g
Carbs 1.18g 1.18g
Cholesterol 97mg 102mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 8IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 19mg 13mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 259mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1.46mg Chicken thigh
Copper 0.091mg 0.09mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.44mg 2.79mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 158mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 1582mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.2µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.027mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 20.5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.088mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.255mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.38mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.33µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Trans Fat 1.527g Chicken thigh
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 17.708g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 3.82g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 2.43g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.869mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.575mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 1.652mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.511mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.987mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.688mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Chicken thigh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
48%
Pepperoni
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1487mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.