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Pepperoni vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pepperoni and potato salad

  • Potato salad contains less vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +104.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +687.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +963.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +607.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~254mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +460.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +618.3%
Contains more FatsFats +464.4%
Contains more OtherOther +143.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +846.6%
Contains more WaterWater +166.2%

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% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +737.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Potato salad DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 1.429g 74%
Fats 46.28g 8.2g 59%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 2.48g 46%
Sodium 1582mg 529mg 46%
Selenium 29µg 4.1µg 45%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.101mg 42%
Protein 19.25g 2.68g 33%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.89mg 26%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.31mg 19%
Calories 504kcal 143kcal 18%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.141mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.077mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.06mg 15%
Phosphorus 158mg 52mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Cholesterol 97mg 68mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Iron 1.33mg 0.65mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.534mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 3.737g 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.118mg 3%
Carbs 1.18g 11.17g 3%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Potassium 274mg 254mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 9.87g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.062mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1053mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.