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Pepperoni vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pepperoni and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 54% more than Peruvian groundcherry.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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 0% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +295%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.1%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +913.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6511.4%
Contains more OtherOther +492.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +849.2%
Contains more WaterWater +199.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Peruvian groundcherry DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.7g 70%
Sodium 1582mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Protein 19.25g 1.9g 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 28%
Calories 504kcal 53kcal 23%
Zinc 2.44mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.04mg 17%
Phosphorus 158mg 40mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.8mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.11mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg 12%
Copper 0.091mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Potassium 274mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 36µg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Iron 1.33mg 1mg 4%
Carbs 1.18g 11.2g 3%
Calcium 19mg 9mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 11.2g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Peruvian groundcherry
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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1582mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.