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Pepperoni vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pepperoni and taco salad

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1,2, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and phosphorus in pepperoni is higher than in taco salad.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 71% more than taco salad.
  • Taco salad has 13 times less selenium than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 29µg of selenium, while taco salad has 2.2µg.
  • Taco salad contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.5%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +543.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1218.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.7%

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +740%
~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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.2%
Contains more FatsFats +520.4%
Contains more OtherOther +196.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +909.3%
Contains more WaterWater +153.4%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +697%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +404.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Taco salad DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 3.446g 65%
Fats 46.28g 7.46g 60%
Sodium 1582mg 385mg 52%
Selenium 29µg 2.2µg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 2.606g 45%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.32µg 41%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.167mg 39%
Cholesterol 97mg 22mg 25%
Protein 19.25g 6.68g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.883g 24%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.24mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.11mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.05mg 18%
Calories 504kcal 141kcal 18%
Phosphorus 158mg 72mg 12%
Zinc 2.44mg 1.36mg 10%
Folate 5µg 42µg 9%
Calcium 19mg 97mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.18mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Choline 51.2mg 23.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.68mg 5%
Carbs 1.18g 11.91g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Potassium 274mg 210mg 2%
Iron 1.33mg 1.15mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.113mg 2%
Net carbs 1.18g 11.91g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.201mg 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 Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
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

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.