Pepperoni vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pepperoni and penne
- Pepperoni has more zinc, vitamin D, iron, and phosphorus; however, penne is higher in fiber and calcium.
- Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 77% more than penne.
- Penne has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of penne is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +368.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1057% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +330.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1323.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +153.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1977% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1014.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 2.3g | 70% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 4g | 65% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 248mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 54% | |
| Selenium | 29µg | 53% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 1g | 49% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 31% | |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 12mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 0.4g | 27% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 5.7g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 19% | |
| Calories | 504kcal | 126kcal | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 1.1mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.7g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 118mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 16.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 274mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0.2g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 1334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $3)