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Pepperoni vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pepperoni and pita

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 in pepperoni is higher than in pita.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than pita.
  • Pita contains less cholesterol.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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%
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +352.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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%
Pita
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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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +964.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.267mg

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
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3756.7%
Contains more OtherOther +149.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4620.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%

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
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19681%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +733.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Pita
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pita DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.166g 80%
Fats 46.28g 1.2g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.105g 52%
Sodium 1582mg 536mg 45%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.481mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.535g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.034mg 25%
Protein 19.25g 9.1g 20%
Carbs 1.18g 55.7g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.142mg 18%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.84mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.097mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.397mg 11%
Calories 504kcal 275kcal 11%
Phosphorus 158mg 97mg 9%
Copper 0.091mg 0.168mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Calcium 19mg 86mg 7%
Potassium 274mg 120mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Folate 5µg 24µg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Iron 1.33mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 53.5g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.267mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.195mg 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 Pita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 1046mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.542g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.