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Pepperoni vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pepperoni and poppy seed

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12; however, poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 245% more than pepperoni.
  • Poppy seed contains less sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of poppy seed is 5.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1827.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7468.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.4%
Contains more IronIron +633.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1687.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +524.5%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +456.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1540%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more WaterWater +379.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2283.9%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
~equal in Protein ~17.99g

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +247.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +540.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Poppy seed
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
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 1.074mg 6.707mg 245%
Copper 0.091mg 1.627mg 171%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 28.569g 161%
Calcium 19mg 1438mg 142%
Iron 1.33mg 9.76mg 105%
Phosphorus 158mg 870mg 102%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Magnesium 18mg 347mg 78%
Sodium 1582mg 26mg 68%
Saturated fat 17.708g 4.517g 60%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Zinc 2.44mg 7.9mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.854mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 5.982g 37%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Selenium 29µg 13.5µg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.896mg 26%
Folate 5µg 82µg 19%
Potassium 274mg 719mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.1mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.324mg 12%
Carbs 1.18g 28.13g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.247mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 8.8mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Fats 46.28g 41.56g 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.77mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Protein 19.25g 17.99g 3%
Calories 504kcal 525kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.99g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.273g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g 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 Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.