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Pepperoni vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pepperoni and Luncheon meat

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B5, while Luncheon meat has more Selenium.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 69% higher.
  • Luncheon meat contains 29 times less Manganese than Pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, while Luncheon meat contains 0.037mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Luncheon meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more IronIron +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2802.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~300mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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% 39% 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% 0% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.225mg

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
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +262.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%
Contains more WaterWater +130.7%
~equal in Protein ~17.5g

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
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +265.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Luncheon meat Opinion
Calories 504kcal 189kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 17.5g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 12.77g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 1.04g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 1.04g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Calcium 19mg 5mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Iron 1.33mg 0.97mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.03mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.44mg 2.15mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 170mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 1582mg 820mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.16mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.037mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.128mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.213mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.613mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.272mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.92µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 0µg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Luncheon meat
Choline 51.2mg 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 17.708g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 5.685g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.565g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.055g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Luncheon meat
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
48%
Pepperoni
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

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?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 762mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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

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.