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Pepperoni vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and saffron

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1188% higher.
  • Saffron contains less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than saffron.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +417.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +484.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +529.2%
Contains more IronIron +734.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2545.1%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 1.074mg 28.408mg 1188%
Iron 1.33mg 11.1mg 122%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Saturated fat 17.708g 1.586g 73%
Sodium 1582mg 148mg 62%
Fats 46.28g 5.85g 62%
Magnesium 18mg 264mg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.429g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 1.01mg 50%
Potassium 274mg 1724mg 43%
Selenium 29µg 5.6µg 43%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Copper 0.091mg 0.328mg 26%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.46mg 22%
Carbs 1.18g 65.37g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Protein 19.25g 11.43g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 2.067g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Phosphorus 158mg 252mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.115mg 13%
Zinc 2.44mg 1.09mg 12%
Calories 504kcal 310kcal 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Calcium 19mg 111mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.267mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 61.47g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 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 0.006g 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

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.4%
Contains more FatsFats +691.1%
Contains more WaterWater +139.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5439.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4741.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%

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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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.