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Pepperoni vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and merlot different?

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than merlot.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pepperoni is 69% higher.
  • Merlot has less sodium.
  • Merlot has a lower glycemic index (15) than pepperoni (28).

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 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.
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%
Merlot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.7%
Contains more IronIron +189.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +727.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1642.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +587%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +713.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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%
Merlot
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +729%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +535.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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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
Merlot
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3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27400%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.7%
Contains more WaterWater +203.3%
Contains more OtherOther +128.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Merlot
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 Merlot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 4mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 52%
Selenium 29µg 0.2µg 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.132mg 41%
Protein 19.25g 0.07g 38%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.224mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.057mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.005mg 22%
Calories 504kcal 83kcal 21%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.14mg 21%
Phosphorus 158mg 23mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.03mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.031mg 17%
Iron 1.33mg 0.46mg 11%
Copper 0.091mg 0.011mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 274mg 127mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 8mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 2.51g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.62g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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 Merlot
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
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
8%
Merlot

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 - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot 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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.