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Pepperoni vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pepperoni and muffin

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc, while muffin has more vitamin K.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% higher.
  • Muffin contains 9 times less vitamin B6 than pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 0.362mg of vitamin B6, while muffin contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in muffin is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of muffin is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +559.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.3mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~146mg

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +805%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +575.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +860%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.7%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +328.7%
Contains more FatsFats +188%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +220.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4391.5%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +330.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Muffin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 2.844g 68%
Sodium 1582mg 336mg 54%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.16µg 48%
Fats 46.28g 16.07g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 4.822g 40%
Selenium 29µg 8.2µg 38%
Protein 19.25g 4.49g 30%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 39.2µg 28%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.449mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.04mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 8.103g 24%
Cholesterol 97mg 30mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.418mg 22%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.37mg 19%
Carbs 1.18g 53g 17%
Folate 5µg 48µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.47mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.168mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 92.5mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.163mg 7%
Calories 504kcal 375kcal 6%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 52IU 4IU 6%
Potassium 274mg 121mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.63mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 44mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.06mg 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 146mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.21g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 51.9g N/A
Iron 1.33mg 1.3mg 0%
Sugar 0g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 1246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.864g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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