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Pepperoni vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and chicken wings different?

  • Pepperoni is higher than chicken wings in manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 59% more than chicken wings.
  • Pepperoni contains 18 times more manganese than chicken wings. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while chicken wings contain 0.06mg.
  • Chicken wings are lower in sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter 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 11% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1690%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~1.29mg

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% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +420%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.265mg

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
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more FatsFats +112.2%
Contains more OtherOther +305.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +827.1%
Contains more WaterWater +61.9%
~equal in Protein ~19.87g

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
29% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.7%

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 wings
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Chicken wings DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 320mg 55%
Saturated fat 17.708g 5.83g 54%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.25µg 44%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.06mg 44%
Fats 46.28g 21.81g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 8.96g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.106mg 14%
Zinc 2.44mg 1.38mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Calories 504kcal 324kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.152mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Cholesterol 97mg 79mg 6%
Selenium 29µg 25.7µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Phosphorus 158mg 121mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.71mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 138mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 5.07g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Carbs 1.18g 10.94g 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.063mg 3%
Folate 5µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 5.265mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Iron 1.33mg 1.29mg 1%
Protein 19.25g 19.87g 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 10.64g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 20mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Chicken wings
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
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

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?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 1262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings 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 wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.