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Pepperoni vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Mars different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Iron, however, Mars is richer in Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pepperoni is 63% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 8 times more Cholesterol than Mars. While Pepperoni contains 97mg of Cholesterol, Mars contains only 12mg.
  • Mars has less Sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies are the varieties used 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.
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Mars
Contains more Iron +54.7%
Contains more Calcium +373.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +54.7%
Contains more Calcium +373.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%

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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +349.8%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Water +1579.4%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +6035.6%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +349.8%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Water +1579.4%
Contains more Other +106.1%
Contains more Carbs +6035.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Mars Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 70.4g Mars
Protein 19.25g 4.28g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 19.32g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 72.4g Mars
Calories 504kcal 475kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 58.94g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 19mg 90mg Mars
Iron 1.33mg 0.86mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 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
Cholesterol 97mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 1.527g 0.131g Mars
Saturated Fat 17.708g 11.651g Mars
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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 contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.