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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 and vitamin A, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in sodium.
  • Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index (45) than pepperoni (28).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains more IronIron +29.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +838.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +474.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +276.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +362.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +369.7%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg 160%
Saturated fat 0.042g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.44g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 9mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 0.5µg 29µg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0.024g 20.77g 52%
Manganese 0.187mg 1.074mg 39%
Protein 1.87g 19.25g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 4.458g 28%
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 4.987mg 23%
Calories 40kcal 504kcal 23%
Zinc 0.26mg 2.44mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.271mg 17%
Phosphorus 43mg 158mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.93mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.257mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.362mg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Choline 10.9mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin K 14µg 5.8µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Folate 23µg 5µg 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Copper 0.129mg 0.091mg 4%
Iron 1.03mg 1.33mg 4%
Carbs 8.81g 1.18g 3%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.03mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 19mg 1%
Potassium 322mg 274mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 7.31g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 5.3g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +646.6%
Contains more WaterWater +208.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +929.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10418.2%
Contains more OtherOther +451.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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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.