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Pepperoni vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and spaghetti different?

  • Pepperoni is higher than spaghetti in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti is lower in cholesterol.
  • Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index (49) than pepperoni (28).

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types were used in this article.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.7%
Contains more IronIron +166%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.4µg

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1185%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +730.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +638.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4876.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1592.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2515.3%
Contains more WaterWater +117.6%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15755%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1267.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Spaghetti DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.176g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.93g 70%
Sodium 1582mg 1mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.131g 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.322mg 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.4mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.326g 28%
Protein 19.25g 5.8g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.049mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.02mg 21%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.51mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.02mg 18%
Calories 504kcal 158kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.112mg 16%
Phosphorus 158mg 58mg 14%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Iron 1.33mg 0.5mg 10%
Carbs 1.18g 30.86g 10%
Choline 51.2mg 6.4mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Potassium 274mg 44mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.06mg 6%
Selenium 29µg 26.4µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.091mg 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 7mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 29.06g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.024g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g 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 Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.532g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.