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Pepperoni vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pepperoni and parsnip

  • Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B6, yet parsnip is higher in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than parsnip.
  • The amount of cholesterol in parsnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Parsnips, raw.

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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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +125.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +414%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +612.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +287.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1240%
~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
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1504.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15326.7%
Contains more OtherOther +383.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1424.6%
Contains more WaterWater +178.6%

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% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18444.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9385.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Parsnip
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 Parsnip DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.05g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.3g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 10mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.112g 52%
Selenium 29µg 1.8µg 49%
Protein 19.25g 1.2g 36%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.047g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.7mg 27%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.56mg 22%
Calories 504kcal 75kcal 21%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.09mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.59mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.05mg 16%
Folate 5µg 67µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.09mg 15%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 22.5µg 14%
Phosphorus 158mg 71mg 12%
Iron 1.33mg 0.59mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.6mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Carbs 1.18g 17.99g 6%
Potassium 274mg 375mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.49mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.12mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 36mg 2%
Net carbs 1.18g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.8g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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 Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.658g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.