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Pepperoni vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and peanuts

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet peanuts are richer in copper, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 117% higher.
  • Peanuts contain less sodium.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Peanuts, all types, 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains more IronIron +244.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1157.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +34%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.1%

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%
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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 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +4700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg
~equal in Choline ~52.5mg

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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +339.2%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1266.9%
~equal in Fats ~49.24g

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +249%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.091mg 1.144mg 117%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 15.558g 74%
Sodium 1582mg 18mg 68%
Folate 5µg 240µg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Saturated fat 17.708g 6.279g 52%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 8.33mg 49%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 12.066mg 44%
Iron 1.33mg 4.58mg 41%
Selenium 29µg 7.2µg 40%
Manganese 1.074mg 1.934mg 37%
Magnesium 18mg 168mg 36%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.64mg 31%
Phosphorus 158mg 376mg 31%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.767mg 17%
Potassium 274mg 705mg 13%
Protein 19.25g 25.8g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 24.426g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.135mg 9%
Zinc 2.44mg 3.27mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 19mg 92mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Carbs 1.18g 16.13g 5%
Fats 46.28g 49.24g 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Calories 504kcal 567kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.348mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.72g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Choline 51.2mg 52.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.652mg 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 Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 1564mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut 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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.