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Chili pepper vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili pepper and Pepperoni?

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, while Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in Sodium.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.4%
Contains more Zinc +838.5%
Contains more Manganese +474.3%
Contains more Selenium +5700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +35.7%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.4%
Contains more Zinc +838.5%
Contains more Manganese +474.3%
Contains more Selenium +5700%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +646.6%
Contains more Water +208.3%
Contains more Protein +929.4%
Contains more Fats +10418.2%
Contains more Other +451.2%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more Carbs +646.6%
Contains more Water +208.3%
Contains more Protein +929.4%
Contains more Fats +10418.2%
Contains more Other +451.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86441.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1765.3%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86441.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1765.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 1.18g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 0.44g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 8.81g 1.18g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 5.3g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.03mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 322mg 274mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 1582mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.129mg 0.091mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 0.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 952IU 0IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.362mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 14µg 5.8µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.074mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.105mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.089mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.024mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.084mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.041mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Chili pepper
Trans Fat 0g 1.527g Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 17.708g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 4.458g 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
Chili pepper Pepperoni
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
66%
Chili pepper
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1573mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. 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.