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Pepperoni vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pepperoni and brazil nut

  • Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, yet brazil nut is higher in selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily selenium needs 3433% more than pepperoni.
  • The amount of cholesterol in brazil nut is lower.
  • The glycemic index of brazil nut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1988.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +742.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.5%
Contains more IronIron +82.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1815.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6510.3%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +634.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1590.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.4%
Contains more WaterWater +734.8%
Contains more OtherOther +38.6%
Contains more FatsFats +45%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +894.9%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~16.134g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 29µg 1917µg 3433%
Copper 0.091mg 1.743mg 184%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 24.399g 133%
Magnesium 18mg 376mg 85%
Phosphorus 158mg 725mg 81%
Sodium 1582mg 3mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Fats 46.28g 67.1g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 5.65mg 31%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.617mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.295mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.101mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.035mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.184mg 15%
Zinc 2.44mg 4.06mg 15%
Calcium 19mg 160mg 14%
Iron 1.33mg 2.43mg 14%
Potassium 274mg 659mg 11%
Protein 19.25g 14.32g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 23.879g 8%
Calories 504kcal 659kcal 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Saturated fat 17.708g 16.134g 7%
Manganese 1.074mg 1.223mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 1.18g 11.74g 4%
Folate 5µg 22µg 4%
Choline 51.2mg 28.8mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.018g 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 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.