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Pepperoni vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pepperoni and pork belly

  • Pepperoni has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, and iron; however, pork belly has more vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 67% more.
  • Pepperoni has 179 times more manganese than pork belly. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, while pork belly has 0.006mg.
  • Pork belly is lower in sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index than pork belly.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Pork, fresh, belly, 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 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.1%
Contains more IronIron +155.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +262.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%

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 1% 1% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.242mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.647mg

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
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +420.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%

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% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.33g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pork belly DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 32mg 67%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.006mg 46%
Selenium 29µg 8µg 38%
Protein 19.25g 9.34g 20%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.84µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.13mg 18%
Zinc 2.44mg 1.02mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.256mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 24.7g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.396mg 10%
Iron 1.33mg 0.52mg 10%
Fats 46.28g 53.01g 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 5.65g 8%
Cholesterol 97mg 72mg 8%
Phosphorus 158mg 108mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Saturated fat 17.708g 19.33g 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.39mg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.052mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 185mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.647mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1µg 1%
Calories 504kcal 518kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.242mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 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 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 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 Pork belly
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
31%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1550mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.622g)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.