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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.
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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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.
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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.439mg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
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.
Pepperoni Crouton
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Crouton DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Crouton
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%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 884mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.