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Pepperoni vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and corn syrup?

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B1 than corn syrup.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Corn syrup is lower in saturated fat.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than pepperoni (28).

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Syrups, corn, dark types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.7%
Contains more IronIron +259.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +6000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1336.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +974%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24835%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3922.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +285%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1085%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6475.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 155mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0g 52%
Selenium 29µg 2.9µg 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.1mg 42%
Protein 19.25g 0g 39%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.02mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.009mg 27%
Carbs 1.18g 77.59g 25%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.04mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.011mg 22%
Phosphorus 158mg 11mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.009mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.023mg 18%
Iron 1.33mg 0.37mg 12%
Calories 504kcal 286kcal 11%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0mg 7%
Potassium 274mg 44mg 7%
Choline 51.2mg 13.3mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.091mg 0.053mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 77.59g N/A
Calcium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 77.59g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g 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 Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1427mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.