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Pepperoni vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and waffle

  • Pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 74% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than waffle. Pepperoni contains 0.362mg of vitamin B6, while waffle contains 0.056mg.
  • Waffle contains less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +305.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1242.1%
Contains more IronIron +73.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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%
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +420%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.263mg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.7%
Contains more FatsFats +228.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2688.1%
Contains more WaterWater +47.1%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +489.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Waffle DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 2.866g 67%
Fats 46.28g 14.1g 50%
Sodium 1582mg 511mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.25µg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 3.521g 43%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.265mg 35%
Selenium 29µg 46.2µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.056mg 24%
Calcium 19mg 255mg 24%
Protein 19.25g 7.9g 23%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.073mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 6.785g 16%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.68mg 16%
Iron 1.33mg 2.31mg 12%
Calories 504kcal 291kcal 11%
Carbs 1.18g 32.9g 11%
Folate 5µg 46µg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.485mg 9%
Cholesterol 97mg 69mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.347mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Phosphorus 158mg 190mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Copper 0.091mg 0.062mg 3%
Potassium 274mg 159mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.263mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 32.9g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.006g 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 Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.