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Pepperoni vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and brown rice

  • Pepperoni is richer than brown rice in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Brown rice contains less cholesterol.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than brown rice.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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.
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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.6%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.974mg

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% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2800%
Contains more CholineCholine +456.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~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
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +602.6%
Contains more FatsFats +4671.1%
Contains more OtherOther +977.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2067.8%
Contains more WaterWater +146.1%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5528.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1118%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Brown rice DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.26g 79%
Fats 46.28g 0.97g 70%
Sodium 1582mg 4mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.369g 51%
Selenium 29µg 5.8µg 42%
Protein 19.25g 2.74g 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.366g 27%
Calories 504kcal 123kcal 19%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.123mg 18%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.71mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.561mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.069mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.38mg 11%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Iron 1.33mg 0.56mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.178mg 8%
Carbs 1.18g 25.58g 8%
Choline 51.2mg 9.2mg 8%
Phosphorus 158mg 103mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 274mg 86mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.17mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Magnesium 18mg 39mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.2µg 5%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.974mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 3mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.106mg 2%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 23.98g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.24g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Brown rice
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%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.