Pepperoni vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pepperoni and crouton different?
- Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, crouton is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 81% higher.
- Crouton has less cholesterol.
- Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index (28) than crouton (72).
Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Croutons, plain 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +174.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
Contains more IronIron | +206.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +79.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1292.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2540% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +601.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +419.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +89.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6128.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +579% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 17.708g | 1.51g | 74% |
Fats | 46.28g | 6.6g | 61% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0µg | 54% |
Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 3.059g | 44% |
Sodium | 1582mg | 698mg | 38% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 4.08mg | 34% |
Folate | 5µg | 132µg | 32% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.623mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.026mg | 26% |
Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.5mg | 25% |
Carbs | 1.18g | 73.5g | 24% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 1.273g | 21% |
Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
Protein | 19.25g | 11.9g | 15% |
Selenium | 29µg | 37.5µg | 15% |
Zinc | 2.44mg | 0.89mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.429mg | 10% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Calcium | 19mg | 76mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 115mg | 6% |
Calories | 504kcal | 407kcal | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
Potassium | 274mg | 124mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 5.439mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 31mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.272mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.18g | 68.4g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.575mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.652mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.987mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.255mg | 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 |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%

70%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 884mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.198g)
Which food is cheaper?

Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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