Pepperoni vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pepperoni and pork bacon?
- Pepperoni is higher in manganese, yet pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, choline, copper, zinc, and potassium.
- Pork bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 55% more.
- Pepperoni has 49 times more manganese than pork bacon. While pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, pork bacon has only 0.022mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork bacon is lower.
- The glycemic index of pork bacon is lower.
We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4781.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.4% |
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 | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +133% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +128% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.4% |
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Fats
~43.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~19.065g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.859g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 29µg | 59µg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 506mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.022mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 10.623mg | 35% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 35.73g | 33% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 2193mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 14.187g | 16% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 119.3mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.182mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 539mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 3.36mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.348mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.16µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.32mg | 5% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 43.27g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.309mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 19.065g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 4.859g | 3% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 548kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 1.033mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 1.49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 2.782mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 2.964mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 1.417mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | 0.21g | 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 | 0.199g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g | 4.088g | 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
47%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.