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Pepperoni vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and kit Kat?

  • Pepperoni is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B1, while kit Kat is higher in copper.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 66% higher.
  • Kit Kat has 27 times less zinc than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 2.44mg of zinc, while kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Kit Kat is lower in sodium.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index (50) than pepperoni (28).

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more ZincZinc +2611.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +974%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%

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%
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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +897.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1710%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.7%
Contains more FatsFats +78.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1651.5%
Contains more OtherOther +270.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5373.7%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +255.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +398.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.953g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Kit Kat DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 54mg 66%
Selenium 29µg 5µg 44%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.1mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 5.844g 37%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.56µg 31%
Fats 46.28g 25.99g 31%
Cholesterol 97mg 11mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.5mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.02mg 26%
Protein 19.25g 6.51g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.895g 24%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.09mg 21%
Carbs 1.18g 64.59g 21%
Copper 0.091mg 0.22mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.117mg 13%
Calcium 19mg 125mg 11%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.64mg 6%
Magnesium 18mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.34mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.21mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Choline 51.2mg 31mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Iron 1.33mg 1mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 135mg 3%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Saturated fat 17.708g 17.953g 1%
Calories 504kcal 518kcal 1%
Potassium 274mg 231mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5.2µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.075g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g 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 Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.