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Pepperoni vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and lasagne

  • Pepperoni is richer than lasagne in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 77% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 6 times more cholesterol than lasagne. Pepperoni contains 97mg of cholesterol, while lasagne contains 17mg.
  • Lasagne contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared.

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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 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more IronIron +87.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +456.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +293.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%

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% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.4%
Contains more FatsFats +840.7%
Contains more OtherOther +201.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1201.7%
Contains more WaterWater +148.2%

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
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1081.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +929.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Lasagne
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Lasagne DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 2.348g 70%
Fats 46.28g 4.92g 64%
Sodium 1582mg 373mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 1.758g 48%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.33µg 40%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.193mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.433g 27%
Cholesterol 97mg 17mg 27%
Protein 19.25g 7.28g 24%
Selenium 29µg 15.9µg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.528mg 22%
Calories 504kcal 135kcal 18%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.122mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.07mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.074mg 14%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.87mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.323mg 12%
Iron 1.33mg 0.71mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 19mg 88mg 7%
Phosphorus 158mg 115mg 6%
Vitamin D 52IU 1IU 6%
Choline 51.2mg 23.2mg 5%
Folate 5µg 24µg 5%
Carbs 1.18g 15.36g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Starch 9.83g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg 3%
Potassium 274mg 196mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.04g 1%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.85mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 13.66g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.11g N/A
Copper 0.091mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 0.196g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.183mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Lasagne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
35%
Lasagne

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 - 3.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.