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Pepperoni vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pepperoni and porridge

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, porridge is richer in iron.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than porridge.
  • Porridge contains less cholesterol.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of porridge is 66, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1612.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1776.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +953.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +935.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +357.9%
Contains more IronIron +181.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +928%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +859%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2684.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1236.8%
Contains more FatsFats +21938.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2054.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +791.5%
Contains more WaterWater +206.9%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74078.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3810.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Porridge DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.033g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.21g 71%
Sodium 1582mg 6mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.028g 52%
Selenium 29µg 2.8µg 48%
Manganese 1.074mg 0mg 47%
Protein 19.25g 1.44g 36%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Iron 1.33mg 3.74mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.114g 29%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.52mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.013mg 27%
Calories 504kcal 50kcal 23%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.13mg 21%
Phosphorus 158mg 15mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.055mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.025mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.071mg 17%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Potassium 274mg 16mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.02mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Calcium 19mg 87mg 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.1µg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 5mg 3%
Carbs 1.18g 10.52g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Net carbs 1.18g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.03g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.033mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 1576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.675g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.