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Pepperoni vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and matzo

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, manganese, and zinc, yet matzo is richer in iron, selenium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 87% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +137.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%

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% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1833.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +374.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~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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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3205.7%
Contains more WaterWater +564%
Contains more OtherOther +690%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6993.2%

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
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16254.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +639.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Matzo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.226g 79%
Fats 46.28g 1.4g 69%
Sodium 1582mg 0mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.127g 52%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Carbs 1.18g 83.7g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.603g 26%
Iron 1.33mg 3.16mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.115mg 19%
Protein 19.25g 10g 19%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.65mg 18%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.68mg 16%
Selenium 29µg 36.9µg 14%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Phosphorus 158mg 89mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.443mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.387mg 10%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Choline 51.2mg 10.8mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.892mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.06mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.3µg 5%
Calories 504kcal 395kcal 5%
Potassium 274mg 112mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.291mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.06mg 3%
Folate 5µg 17µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 80.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.29g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.213mg 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 Matzo
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
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
51%
Matzo

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 - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 1582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.