Pepperoni vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pepperoni and falafel
- Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet falafel is higher in iron, folate, and copper.
- Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 77% more than falafel.
- The amount of cholesterol in falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Falafel, home-prepared.
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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 ZincZinc | +62.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2800% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +377.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +189.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1760% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2598.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.16g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 2.383g | 70% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 294mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0µg | 54% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 1µg | 51% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 17.8g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 10.171g | 26% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 3.42mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 1.044mg | 25% |
| Folate | 5µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.258mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.125mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.691mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 82mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.292mg | 13% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 13.31g | 12% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 31.84g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 504kcal | 333kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 585mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 192mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 4.16g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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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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%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.325g)
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.