Pepperoni vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pepperoni and gingerbread
- Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, manganese, and phosphorus; however, gingerbread is higher in iron.
- Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 68% more than gingerbread.
- Pepperoni has 22 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. While pepperoni has 1.3µg of vitamin B12, gingerbread has only 0.06µg.
- Gingerbread has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of gingerbread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 ZincZinc | +525.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +192.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +288.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +273.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +116.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2066.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +560% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +393.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +182.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +89.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4069.5% |
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Water
~28g
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +191.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.216g
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 Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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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 minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 17.708g | 4.122g | 62% |
Sodium | 1582mg | 327mg | 55% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.06µg | 52% |
Fats | 46.28g | 16.4g | 46% |
Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 7.124g | 34% |
Protein | 19.25g | 3.9g | 31% |
Selenium | 29µg | 16.3µg | 23% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 32mg | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 1.738mg | 20% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 2.88mg | 19% |
Zinc | 2.44mg | 0.39mg | 19% |
Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.683mg | 17% |
Carbs | 1.18g | 49.2g | 16% |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 54mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 70mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.375mg | 11% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
Folate | 5µg | 33µg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
Calories | 504kcal | 356kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
Potassium | 274mg | 439mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
Calcium | 19mg | 71mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 4.216g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.18g | 49.2g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.575mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.652mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.987mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.003g | 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 |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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

Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.586g)
Which food is cheaper?

Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.