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Pepperoni vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pepperoni and Sesame

  • Pepperoni has more Vitamin B12, however, Sesame is richer in Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 443% more than Pepperoni.
  • Sesame contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, 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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
0
:
10
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Calcium +5031.6%
Contains more Iron +994%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.1%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Copper +4385.7%
Contains more Manganese +129.1%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Calcium +5031.6%
Contains more Iron +994%
Contains more Magnesium +1850%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.1%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Copper +4385.7%
Contains more Manganese +129.1%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%

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
7
:
4
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1760%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Folate +1840%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.247
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.515
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%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1760%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more Folate +1840%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.247
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.515

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Water +508.7%
Contains more Carbs +1887.3%
Equal in Protein - 17.73
Equal in Fats - 49.67
Equal in Other - 4.46
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
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Water +508.7%
Contains more Carbs +1887.3%
Equal in Protein - 17.73
Equal in Fats - 49.67
Equal in Other - 4.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
1
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.759
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.759

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 19.25g 17.73g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 1.18g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 504kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0g 0.3g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 19mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 1.33mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 18mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 158mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 274mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 1582mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 2.44mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.091mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 1.074mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 29µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.25mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.247mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.515mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.05mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 5µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.869mg 0.736mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.763mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 1.358mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.569mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.987mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.688mg 0.522mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Sesame
Trans Fat 1.527g Sesame
Saturated Fat 17.708g 6.957g Sesame
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 18.759g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 21.773g Sesame
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 Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 1571mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.751g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.