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Pepperoni vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pepperoni and minestrone?

  • Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet minestrone is higher in vitamin A.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in minestrone is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.8%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +687.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +587%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +606.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +782.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +987.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4350%
Contains more OtherOther +295%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.9%
Contains more WaterWater +219.9%

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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7062.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +869.1%
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 Minestrone
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Minestrone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.23g 79%
Fats 46.28g 1.04g 70%
Sodium 1582mg 254mg 58%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.29g 51%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.152mg 40%
Protein 19.25g 1.77g 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 1mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.391mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.46g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.041mg 25%
Calories 504kcal 34kcal 24%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.022mg 21%
Phosphorus 158mg 23mg 19%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.31mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.018mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.14mg 16%
Iron 1.33mg 0.38mg 12%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 49µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Copper 0.091mg 0.051mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 3mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 130mg 4%
Folate 5µg 15µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Calcium 19mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 4.66g 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 4.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.03mg 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 Minestrone
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
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone 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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.