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Pepperoni vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pepperoni and provolone

  • Pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron; however, provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for calcium is 74% more.
  • Pepperoni has 107 times more manganese than provolone. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, while provolone has 0.01mg.
  • Provolone is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more IronIron +155.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3878.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3096.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +163.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.4%
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%
~equal in Other ~4.71g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +479.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.078g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 19mg 756mg 74%
Phosphorus 158mg 496mg 48%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.01mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 7.393g 33%
Sodium 1582mg 876mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.156mg 30%
Fats 46.28g 26.62g 30%
Selenium 29µg 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.769g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.073mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.019mg 21%
Protein 19.25g 25.58g 13%
Iron 1.33mg 0.52mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.476mg 9%
Cholesterol 97mg 69mg 9%
Calories 504kcal 351kcal 8%
Choline 51.2mg 15.4mg 7%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.46µg 7%
Zinc 2.44mg 3.23mg 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.026mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.321mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg 4%
Potassium 274mg 138mg 4%
Vitamin D 52IU 20IU 4%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.2µg 3%
Saturated fat 17.708g 17.078g 3%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 2.14g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 1.115mg 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 Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.