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Jalapeño vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jalapeño and pepperoni?

  • Jalapeño is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Jalapeño is lower in saturated fat.

We used Peppers, jalapeno, 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 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.5%
Contains more IronIron +432%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1642.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +507.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1007.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%

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 395% 18% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
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 EVitamin E +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +219%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +577.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +582.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 +450.8%
Contains more WaterWater +221.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2015.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12408.1%
Contains more OtherOther +794.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 12% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71520.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3880.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg 132%
Saturated fat 0.092g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.37g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 3mg 1582mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.029g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.4µg 29µg 52%
Manganese 0.097mg 1.074mg 42%
Protein 0.91g 19.25g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 4.458g 29%
Calories 29kcal 504kcal 24%
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 4.987mg 23%
Zinc 0.14mg 2.44mg 21%
Phosphorus 26mg 158mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.271mg 19%
Vitamin E 3.58mg 1.03mg 17%
Iron 0.25mg 1.33mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.257mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.93mg 12%
Vitamin K 18.5µg 5.8µg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Choline 7.5mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Folate 27µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Copper 0.046mg 0.091mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.362mg 4%
Fructose 2.63g 0g 3%
Carbs 6.5g 1.18g 2%
Calcium 12mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 248mg 274mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 4.12g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Pepperoni
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
55%
Jalapeño
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 1579mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.