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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 from Pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Brown rice contains less Cholesterol.

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
7
:
3
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +218.6%
Contains more Zinc +243.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.974
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +218.6%
Contains more Zinc +243.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.974

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
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin E +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Contains more Folate +80%
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%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Contains more Folate +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +602.6%
Contains more Fats +4671.1%
Contains more Other +977.3%
Contains more Carbs +2067.8%
Contains more Water +146.1%
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
Brown rice
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 Protein +602.6%
Contains more Fats +4671.1%
Contains more Other +977.3%
Contains more Carbs +2067.8%
Contains more Water +146.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5528.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1118%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5528.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1118%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Brown rice
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
14%
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 contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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.