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Pepperoni vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Foie gras different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Foie gras is 338% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 9 times more Manganese than Foie gras. While Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, Foie gras contains only 0.12mg.
  • Foie gras has less Sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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 Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +795%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +313.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +339.6%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +795%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +313.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +339.6%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +623.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +623.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +295.8%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Equal in Fats - 43.84
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Other +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +295.8%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Equal in Fats - 43.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +430.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 19.25g 11.4g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 43.84g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 504kcal 462kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 70mg Foie gras
Iron 1.33mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 274mg 138mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 697mg Foie gras
Zinc 2.44mg 0.92mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 1.074mg 0.12mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.088mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.51mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.06mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.161mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.507mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.606mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 1.029mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.863mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.27mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.567mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.719mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.303mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 150mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Foie gras
Saturated Fat 17.708g 14.45g Foie gras
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.84g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pepperoni Foie gras
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 885mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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