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Pepperoni vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and crab meat

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 425% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 133 times more saturated fat than crab meat. Pepperoni contains 17.708g of saturated fat, while crab meat contains 0.133g.
  • Crab meat has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2585%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1198.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
~equal in Potassium ~262mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +784.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +920%

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +2905.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +203.8%
Contains more WaterWater +171.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.35g

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11127%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +731.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Crab meat
Lower in price 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 11.5µg 425%
Copper 0.091mg 1.182mg 121%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.133g 80%
Fats 46.28g 1.54g 69%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.185g 51%
Zinc 2.44mg 7.62mg 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.04mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.536g 26%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.34mg 23%
Sodium 1582mg 1072mg 22%
Selenium 29µg 40µg 20%
Calories 504kcal 97kcal 20%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.053mg 18%
Phosphorus 158mg 280mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.055mg 16%
Cholesterol 97mg 53mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.18mg 14%
Folate 5µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.4mg 11%
Magnesium 18mg 63mg 11%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Iron 1.33mg 0.76mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Calcium 19mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Protein 19.25g 19.35g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Potassium 274mg 262mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.031g 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 Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.