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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 are 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 Iron +64.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +388%
Contains more Manganese +334.8%
Contains more Selenium +3122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Iron +64.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +388%
Contains more Manganese +334.8%
Contains more Selenium +3122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +111.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +93.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +461.2%
Contains more Fats +214.2%
Contains more Other +156.2%
Contains more Carbs +3411.9%
Contains more Water +35%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +461.2%
Contains more Fats +214.2%
Contains more Other +156.2%
Contains more Carbs +3411.9%
Contains more Water +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.1%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pepperoni French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni French fries Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 37.64g French fries
Protein 19.25g 3.43g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 14.73g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 41.44g French fries
Calories 504kcal 312kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 0.3g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 0.81mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 158mg 125mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 1582mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 2.44mg 0.5mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 1.074mg 0.247mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 0.9µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.17mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.039mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.004mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.58mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 5µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 1.527g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 17.708g 2.336g French fries
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 5.969g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.007g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.001g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni French fries
Low Fats diet ok
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 1372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.372g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.