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Pepperoni vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni and Quinoa

  • Pepperoni is richer than Quinoa in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Quinoa contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Quinoa, cooked.

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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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
6
:
4
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +123.9%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Contains more Selenium +935.7%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +111%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +59.3%
Contains more Zinc +123.9%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Contains more Selenium +935.7%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +111%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
9
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +740%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +740%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Protein +337.5%
Contains more Fats +2310.4%
Contains more Other +515.6%
Contains more Carbs +1705.1%
Contains more Water +150.8%
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +337.5%
Contains more Fats +2310.4%
Contains more Other +515.6%
Contains more Carbs +1705.1%
Contains more Water +150.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3833.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3833.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Quinoa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 19.25g 4.4g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 1.92g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 504kcal 120kcal Pepperoni
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0g 0.87g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 19mg 17mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 18mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 158mg 152mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 172mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 2.44mg 1.09mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 1.074mg 0.631mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 2.8µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.63mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.107mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.11mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.412mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.123mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.052mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.131mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.157mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 0.261mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.239mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.096mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.185mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.185mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.127mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Quinoa
Trans Fat 1.527g Quinoa
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.015g Quinoa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0.528g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.078g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Quinoa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 1575mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.