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Pepperoni vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and parsley

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and manganese, yet parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1362% higher.
  • Parsley contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Parsley, fresh.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more ZincZinc +128%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +571.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +626.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more IronIron +366.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28175.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2940%

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +548.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5758.2%
Contains more OtherOther +115.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +436.4%
Contains more WaterWater +207.2%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6940.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3495.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1640µg 1362%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.132g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.79g 70%
Sodium 1582mg 56mg 66%
Iron 1.33mg 6.2mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 0.1µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.295g 51%
Vitamin A 0µg 421µg 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.16mg 40%
Folate 5µg 152µg 37%
Protein 19.25g 2.97g 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.124g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.313mg 23%
Calories 504kcal 36kcal 23%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.09mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.086mg 15%
Phosphorus 158mg 58mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Zinc 2.44mg 1.07mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.098mg 12%
Calcium 19mg 138mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.4mg 11%
Potassium 274mg 554mg 8%
Magnesium 18mg 50mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Choline 51.2mg 12.8mg 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.149mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.75mg 2%
Carbs 1.18g 6.33g 2%
Net carbs 1.18g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.061mg 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 Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.576g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.