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Pepperoni vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pepperoni and soy sauce

  • Pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, soy sauce is richer in magnesium.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 170% more than pepperoni.
  • Soy sauce contains less cholesterol.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of soy sauce is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.45mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.018mg

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% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +721.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +213.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8019.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317.8%
Contains more WaterWater +149.2%
Contains more OtherOther +220.9%

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23502.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1595.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Soy sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 5493mg 170%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.073g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.57g 70%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.088g 52%
Selenium 29µg 0.5µg 52%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.263g 28%
Calories 504kcal 53kcal 23%
Protein 19.25g 8.14g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.033mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.196mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.148mg 16%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.87mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.297mg 13%
Magnesium 18mg 74mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.165mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Choline 51.2mg 18.3mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 274mg 435mg 5%
Copper 0.091mg 0.043mg 5%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Manganese 1.074mg 1.018mg 2%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Iron 1.33mg 1.45mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 33mg 1%
Phosphorus 158mg 166mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 4.93g 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.174mg 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 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni contains less Sodium (difference - 3911mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.