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Pepperoni vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and frankfurter different?

  • Pepperoni has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin E than frankfurter.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pepperoni is 46% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than frankfurter. While pepperoni contains 0.271mg of vitamin B1, frankfurter contains only 0.018mg.
  • Frankfurter has less cholesterol.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Frankfurter, beef, unheated 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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5014.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +181.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.2mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg

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% 4% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +415%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +497.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.38µg
~equal in Choline ~48.6mg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.5%
Contains more FatsFats +63.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.7%
Contains more WaterWater +88.9%

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Frankfurter DV% diff.
Manganese 1.074mg 0.021mg 46%
Selenium 29µg 10.3µg 34%
Saturated fat 17.708g 10.979g 31%
Fats 46.28g 28.3g 28%
Sodium 1582mg 992mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.765g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 12.048g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.018mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.028mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.043mg 16%
Protein 19.25g 11.16g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.185mg 14%
Cholesterol 97mg 55mg 14%
Calories 504kcal 316kcal 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.2mg 6%
Zinc 2.44mg 2.03mg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.38µg 3%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.9µg 2%
Iron 1.33mg 1.2mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin D 52IU 36IU 2%
Phosphorus 158mg 152mg 1%
Potassium 274mg 316mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 12mg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 3.36g 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 3.36g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.31g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Choline 51.2mg 48.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.58mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.994mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.055mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.487mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.608mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.362mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Frankfurter
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
25%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.729g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.