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Pepperoni vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and sugar substitute?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and iron, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 61 times less zinc than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 2.44mg of zinc, while sugar substitute has 0.04mg.
  • Sugar substitute is lower in sodium.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index (40) than pepperoni (28).

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +602.6%
Contains more IronIron +731.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1200%
Contains more ZincZinc +6000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1875%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4781.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4526.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%

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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +834.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +212.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7083.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Sugar substitute
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 Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 19mg 879mg 86%
Saturated fat 17.708g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0g 71%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.022mg 46%
Sodium 1582mg 572mg 44%
Protein 19.25g 2.06g 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 30%
Carbs 1.18g 84.77g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.015mg 27%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.04mg 22%
Phosphorus 158mg 8mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.015mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.015mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.08mg 17%
Iron 1.33mg 0.16mg 15%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Copper 0.091mg 0.007mg 9%
Calories 504kcal 347kcal 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Potassium 274mg 39mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 6mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.03g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 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 N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.