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Pepperoni vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pepperoni and mussels

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B6; however, mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 946% more.
  • Pepperoni has 21 times more saturated fat than mussels. Pepperoni has 17.708g of saturated fat, while mussels has 0.85g.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index than pepperoni.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more IronIron +405.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +533.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1746.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +933%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +526.3%
Contains more WaterWater +114.2%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1948.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +267.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 24µg 946%
Manganese 1.074mg 6.8mg 249%
Selenium 29µg 89.6µg 110%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.85g 77%
Iron 1.33mg 6.72mg 67%
Fats 46.28g 4.48g 64%
Sodium 1582mg 369mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 1.014g 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.212g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.1mg 20%
Phosphorus 158mg 285mg 18%
Folate 5µg 76µg 18%
Calories 504kcal 172kcal 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Cholesterol 97mg 56mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.42mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3mg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Protein 19.25g 23.8g 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.149mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 37mg 5%
Zinc 2.44mg 2.67mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.3mg 2%
Carbs 1.18g 7.39g 2%
Calcium 19mg 33mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 7.39g N/A
Potassium 274mg 268mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.95mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.044g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 1213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.858g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.