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Pepperoni vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pepperoni and chocolate brownie

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, and zinc, while chocolate brownie has more copper and vitamin A.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 54% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 8 times less vitamin B12 than pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 1.3µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie contains 0.16µg.
  • The amount of sodium in chocolate brownie is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +38.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.5%
Contains more FatsFats +59%
Contains more WaterWater +126.6%
Contains more OtherOther +149.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4154.2%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 343mg 54%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.16µg 48%
Saturated fat 17.708g 7.319g 47%
Copper 0.091mg 0.388mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 9.412g 33%
Selenium 29µg 11.5µg 32%
Protein 19.25g 6.2g 26%
Fats 46.28g 29.1g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 10.839g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.982mg 25%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.587mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.094mg 21%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Carbs 1.18g 50.2g 16%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.97mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.328mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.141mg 11%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Cholesterol 97mg 73mg 8%
Magnesium 18mg 53mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Iron 1.33mg 1.84mg 6%
Folate 5µg 29µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Calcium 19mg 57mg 4%
Phosphorus 158mg 132mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 176mg 3%
Calories 504kcal 466kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 50.2g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 1239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.389g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.