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Pepperoni vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni and Zucchini

  • Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 88% higher.
  • Zucchini contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +259.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.8%
Contains more Zinc +662.5%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +506.8%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 261
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +259.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.8%
Contains more Zinc +662.5%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +506.8%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 261

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1005.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +380%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1005.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +380%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1490.9%
Contains more Fats +14362.5%
Contains more Other +731.6%
Contains more Carbs +163.6%
Contains more Water +232%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +1490.9%
Contains more Fats +14362.5%
Contains more Other +731.6%
Contains more Carbs +163.6%
Contains more Water +232%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4798.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4798.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 2.11g Zucchini
Protein 19.25g 1.21g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 0.32g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 3.11g Zucchini
Calories 504kcal 17kcal Pepperoni
Fructose 0g 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 0g 2.5g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 1g Zucchini
Calcium 19mg 16mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 0.37mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 158mg 38mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 261mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 2.44mg 0.32mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.053mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.177mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 0.2µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.12mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.045mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.094mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.451mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.204mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.163mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.3µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.01mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.029mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.044mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 0.071mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.067mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.018mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.043mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.054mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.026mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Zucchini
Trans Fat 1.527g 0g Zucchini
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.084g Zucchini
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 0.011g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.091g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 0.03g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.061g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 1574mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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