Pepperoni vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pepperoni and french fries
- Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, yet french fries are higher in fiber.
- Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 77% more than french fries.
- The amount of cholesterol in french fries is lower.
- The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 IronIron | +64.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +388% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +334.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3122.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +36.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +559% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +39.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +62.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +93.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +461.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +214.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +156.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3411.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +248% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.1% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 17.708g | 2.336g | 70% |
Sodium | 1582mg | 210mg | 60% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0µg | 54% |
Selenium | 29µg | 0.9µg | 51% |
Fats | 46.28g | 14.73g | 49% |
Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 5.969g | 37% |
Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.247mg | 36% |
Protein | 19.25g | 3.43g | 32% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
Zinc | 2.44mg | 0.5mg | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.039mg | 17% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
Carbs | 1.18g | 41.44g | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 3.004mg | 12% |
Calories | 504kcal | 312kcal | 10% |
Potassium | 274mg | 579mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 0.81mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 0IU | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.58mg | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 5.398g | 6% |
Folate | 5µg | 30µg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 125mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 11.2µg | 5% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.124mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 1.67mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 35mg | 4% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 36.8mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.372mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.18g | 37.64g | N/A |
Calcium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 0.3g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.527g | 0.06g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.575mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.652mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.511mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.987mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | 0.407g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.029g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%

28%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.372g)
Which food is cheaper?

French fries is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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