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Pepperoni vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and crackers?

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B6, while crackers are higher in vitamin K, iron, and folate.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 61% higher.
  • Crackers are lower in cholesterol.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index (63) than pepperoni (28).

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +398%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +332.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +531.6%
Contains more IronIron +203%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +474.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1094.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1740%
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +189.9%
Contains more FatsFats +75.1%
Contains more WaterWater +809.2%
Contains more OtherOther +90.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5094.9%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +194.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 13.137g 58%
Saturated fat 17.708g 5.562g 55%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 69.3µg 53%
Selenium 29µg 6.7µg 41%
Sodium 1582mg 726mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 6.553g 36%
Iron 1.33mg 4.03mg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 46.28g 26.43g 31%
Protein 19.25g 6.64g 25%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.491mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.063mg 23%
Folate 5µg 92µg 22%
Carbs 1.18g 61.3g 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.49mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.456mg 15%
Phosphorus 158mg 248mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 3.03mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.416mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.417mg 10%
Calcium 19mg 120mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9.6mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Potassium 274mg 118mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.352mg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.104mg 1%
Calories 504kcal 510kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 59g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 1.485g 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 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.