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Pepperoni vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Cayenne pepper different?

  • Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B12, while Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 231% more than Pepperoni.
  • Cayenne pepper is lower in Sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
1
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Calcium +678.9%
Contains more Iron +486.5%
Contains more Magnesium +744.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.4%
Contains more Potassium +635%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +309.9%
Contains more Manganese +86.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Calcium +678.9%
Contains more Iron +486.5%
Contains more Magnesium +744.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.4%
Contains more Potassium +635%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +309.9%
Contains more Manganese +86.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48

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
3
:
9
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2796.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.8%
Contains more Folate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin K +1284.5%
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%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2796.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.8%
Contains more Folate +2020%
Contains more Vitamin K +1284.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Fats +168%
Contains more Water +254.7%
Contains more Carbs +4699.2%
Contains more Other +27.4%
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
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Fats +168%
Contains more Water +254.7%
Contains more Carbs +4699.2%
Contains more Other +27.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
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2
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +655.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.8%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +655.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 19.25g 12.01g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 17.27g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 504kcal 318kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 10.34g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 19mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.33mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 18mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 274mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 1582mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.44mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.091mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 1.074mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 29µg 8.8µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 1.03mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 5µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Trans Fat 1.527g Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 17.708g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
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 2.75g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
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 Cayenne pepper
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1552mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.