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Pepperoni vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pepperoni and ginger

  • Ginger has less vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than ginger.
  • Ginger has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Ginger root, raw.

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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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +121.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +617.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4042.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +984%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +655.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +957.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6070.7%
Contains more OtherOther +515.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1405.9%
Contains more WaterWater +176.3%

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13387%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2794.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Ginger
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 Ginger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.203g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.75g 70%
Sodium 1582mg 13mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.154g 52%
Selenium 29µg 0.7µg 51%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.229mg 37%
Protein 19.25g 1.82g 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.154g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.75mg 26%
Calories 504kcal 80kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.025mg 21%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.34mg 19%
Phosphorus 158mg 34mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.034mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.16mg 16%
Copper 0.091mg 0.226mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.203mg 15%
Iron 1.33mg 0.6mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Carbs 1.18g 17.77g 6%
Magnesium 18mg 43mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.26mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.1µg 5%
Potassium 274mg 415mg 4%
Choline 51.2mg 28.8mg 4%
Folate 5µg 11µg 2%
Net carbs 1.18g 15.77g N/A
Calcium 19mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.03mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
23%
Ginger

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 - 1.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.