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Pepperoni vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and cornmeal different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, and zinc; however, cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Cornmeal has less cholesterol.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index (28) than cornmeal (68).

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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.
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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +517.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +227.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +495.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +4080%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.968mg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2544.6%
Contains more WaterWater +155.4%
Contains more OtherOther +829.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6633.1%

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5225.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +438.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Cornmeal
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 Cornmeal DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.22g 79%
Fats 46.28g 1.75g 69%
Sodium 1582mg 7mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.39g 51%
Folate 5µg 209µg 51%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.174mg 39%
Iron 1.33mg 4.36mg 38%
Selenium 29µg 10.5µg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Carbs 1.18g 79.45g 26%
Protein 19.25g 7.11g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.828g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.551mg 23%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.66mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.24mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.182mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.382mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 8.6mg 8%
Phosphorus 158mg 99mg 8%
Calories 504kcal 370kcal 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 274mg 142mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.076mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.61g N/A
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.968mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.17g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g 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 Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.