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Pepperoni vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Watercress different?

  • Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Watercress is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Watercress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 203% more than Pepperoni.
  • Watercress is lower in Cholesterol.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Watercress, raw 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
6
:
4
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Iron +565%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.3%
Contains more Zinc +2118.2%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +340.2%
Contains more Selenium +3122.2%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Watercress
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +565%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.3%
Contains more Zinc +2118.2%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +340.2%
Contains more Selenium +3122.2%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%

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
8
:
4
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +4210.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1
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%
Watercress
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +4210.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Protein +737%
Contains more Fats +46180%
Contains more Other +295%
Contains more Water +233.1%
Equal in Carbs - 1.29
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
Watercress
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +737%
Contains more Fats +46180%
Contains more Other +295%
Contains more Water +233.1%
Equal in Carbs - 1.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Watercress
Watercress
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12637.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Watercress
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +259525%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12637.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Watercress
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0.79g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 2.3g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 0.1g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 1.29g Watercress
Calories 504kcal 11kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 0.2g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 19mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 1.33mg 0.2mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 158mg 60mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 1582mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 2.44mg 0.11mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.077mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.244mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 0.9µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.09mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.12mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.2mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.31mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.129mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.03mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.133mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.093mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 0.166mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.134mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.02mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.114mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.137mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.04mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Watercress
Trans Fat 1.527g 0g Watercress
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.027g Watercress
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 0.008g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.035g Pepperoni
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 Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 1541mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.