Pepperoni vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pepperoni and ground chicken
- Pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, ground chicken is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 73% more than ground chicken.
- Ground chicken has 67 times less manganese than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, while ground chicken has 0.016mg.
- Ground chicken contains less sodium.
- Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of ground chicken is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6612.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +102.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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 | +164.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +176.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.2% |
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:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +323.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +438.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +127.4% |
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
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +325.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1582mg | 75mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 3.11g | 66% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 10.92g | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.016mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 4.879g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.51µg | 33% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 14.3µg | 27% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 189kcal | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 2.08g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.538mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.121mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 7.107mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 677mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 234mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 1.327mg | 8% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 23.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 1.92mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.93mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 2.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.302mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0.087g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g | 1.787g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1507mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.598g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.