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Pepperoni vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and dates

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet dates are richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 88% higher.
  • Dates contain less cholesterol.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than dates.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Dates, deglet noor.

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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%
Dates
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 12% 58% 38% 69% 7.9% 27% 0.26% 34% 16%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +866.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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%
Dates
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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 1.3% 0% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1960%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +712.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~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
Dates
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2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +685.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11766.7%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
Contains more OtherOther +196.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6258.5%

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
Dates
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37% 41% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.019 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57594.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23363.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Dates DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.032g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.39g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 2mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.036g 52%
Selenium 29µg 3µg 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.262mg 35%
Protein 19.25g 2.45g 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.019g 30%
Carbs 1.18g 75.03g 25%
Fructose 0g 19.56g 24%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.274mg 23%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.29mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.052mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.066mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.165mg 15%
Phosphorus 158mg 62mg 14%
Copper 0.091mg 0.206mg 13%
Calories 504kcal 282kcal 11%
Potassium 274mg 656mg 11%
Choline 51.2mg 6.3mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.05mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.589mg 7%
Magnesium 18mg 43mg 6%
Iron 1.33mg 1.02mg 4%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.7µg 3%
Calcium 19mg 39mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 67.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 63.35g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.049mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.084mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.05mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.071mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.032mg 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g 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 Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.