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Pepperoni vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and jalapeño?

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and zinc, while jalapeño is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Jalapeño is lower in cholesterol.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this comparison.

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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 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +432%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1642.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +507.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1007.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Potassium ~248mg

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 395% 18% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +582.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +219%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%

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
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2015.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12408.1%
Contains more OtherOther +794.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +450.8%
Contains more WaterWater +221.2%

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
39% 12% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71520.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3880.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Jalapeño DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg 132%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.092g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.37g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 3mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.029g 52%
Selenium 29µg 0.4µg 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.097mg 42%
Protein 19.25g 0.91g 37%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.112g 29%
Calories 504kcal 29kcal 24%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.28mg 23%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.14mg 21%
Phosphorus 158mg 26mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.04mg 19%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 3.58mg 17%
Iron 1.33mg 0.25mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.07mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.315mg 12%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 18.5µg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Choline 51.2mg 7.5mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Folate 5µg 27µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Copper 0.091mg 0.046mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.419mg 4%
Fructose 0g 2.63g 3%
Carbs 1.18g 6.5g 2%
Calcium 19mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Potassium 274mg 248mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.12g 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 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 0.062g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Jalapeño
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
55%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 1579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.