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Pepperoni vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pepperoni and chia seeds

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12; however, chia seeds are higher in fiber, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and calcium.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 138% more than pepperoni.
  • Chia seeds have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1761.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3221.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.5%
Contains more IronIron +480.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +915.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.3%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +50.6%
Contains more WaterWater +392.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3469.5%
~equal in Other ~4.8g

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +799.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +430.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Chia seeds DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 23.665g 128%
Phosphorus 158mg 860mg 100%
Copper 0.091mg 0.924mg 93%
Iron 1.33mg 7.72mg 80%
Magnesium 18mg 335mg 75%
Manganese 1.074mg 2.723mg 72%
Sodium 1582mg 16mg 68%
Saturated fat 17.708g 3.33g 65%
Calcium 19mg 631mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 55.2µg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 2.309g 46%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.62mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 8.83mg 24%
Fats 46.28g 30.74g 24%
Zinc 2.44mg 4.58mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Carbs 1.18g 42.12g 14%
Folate 5µg 49µg 11%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.17mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Protein 19.25g 16.54g 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.5mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 407mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Calories 504kcal 486kcal 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Chia seeds
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%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.