Pepperoni vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pepperoni and chocolate different?
- Pepperoni is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 104% higher.
- Pepperoni contains 66 times more sodium than chocolate. While pepperoni contains 1582mg of sodium, chocolate contains only 24mg.
Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +866.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +711.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +194.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104% |
| Contains more IronIron | +503% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1029.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +984% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +414% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +587.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +213.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +761.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +465.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +39.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +294.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2843.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5083.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +308.2% |
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Saturated fat
~18.519g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 1.028mg | 104% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 8.02mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 24mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 3µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.23µg | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 8mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 4.88g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 9.54g | 28% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 0.725mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.042mg | 25% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 31.28g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 1.092g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.025mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 61.17g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.05mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 1.419mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.297mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 274mg | 559mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 206mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 2.01mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 18.519g | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 546kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 8.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.811g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1558mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals