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Pepperoni vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and croissant?

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium, while croissant is higher in folate and vitamin A.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 48% higher.
  • Croissant has 8 times less vitamin B12 than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.3µg of vitamin B12, while croissant has 0.16µg.
  • Croissant is lower in sodium.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index (56) than pepperoni (28).

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Croissants, butter 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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.5%

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +32%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1660%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.241mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.861mg

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.8%
Contains more FatsFats +120.4%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +163.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3781.4%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +275.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Croissant
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 Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.16µg 48%
Sodium 1582mg 467mg 48%
Fats 46.28g 21g 39%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 5.525g 38%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.33mg 32%
Saturated fat 17.708g 11.659g 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 206µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.058mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.094g 22%
Protein 19.25g 8.2g 22%
Folate 5µg 88µg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.188mg 17%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.75mg 15%
Carbs 1.18g 45.8g 15%
Selenium 29µg 22.7µg 11%
Cholesterol 97mg 67mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.388mg 10%
Iron 1.33mg 2.03mg 9%
Phosphorus 158mg 105mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Calories 504kcal 406kcal 5%
Potassium 274mg 118mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.8µg 3%
Calcium 19mg 37mg 2%
Choline 51.2mg 38.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.84mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.241mg 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.861mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 43.2g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0g 11.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.002g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 1115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.