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Pepperoni vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pepperoni and icing?

  • Pepperoni is richer than icing in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in icing is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +705.9%
Contains more IronIron +731.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3385.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +777.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%

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%
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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 0% 0% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2610%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2126.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +124.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +185.2%
Contains more WaterWater +89.4%
Contains more OtherOther +485.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5653.4%

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +327.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Icing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Icing DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 2.974g 67%
Sodium 1582mg 184mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 0.1µg 53%
Manganese 1.074mg 0mg 47%
Fats 46.28g 16.23g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 4.86g 40%
Protein 19.25g 0g 39%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.22mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 7.951g 23%
Carbs 1.18g 67.89g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.01mg 22%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.07mg 22%
Phosphorus 158mg 18mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.055mg 18%
Iron 1.33mg 0.16mg 15%
Copper 0.091mg 0mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 2.3mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 274mg 34mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 13µg 6%
Calories 504kcal 418kcal 4%
Magnesium 18mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.302mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.53mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 3mg 2%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 67.89g N/A
Sugar 0g 63.1g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g 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 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 1398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing 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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.