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Chili Pepper vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chili Pepper and pepperoni?

  • Chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% more.
  • The amount of sodium in chili Pepper is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chili Pepper is lower.

We used Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 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 +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +713.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +353.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5700%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg

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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
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 KVitamin K +146.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +361.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 +701.7%
Contains more WaterWater +207.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +862.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23040%
Contains more OtherOther +690%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3989.9%

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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili Pepper Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin C 242.5mg 0mg 269%
Saturated fat 0.021g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.2g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 7mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.5µg 29µg 52%
Manganese 0.237mg 1.074mg 36%
Protein 2g 19.25g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 4.458g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 4.987mg 25%
Calories 40kcal 504kcal 23%
Zinc 0.3mg 2.44mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.93mg 17%
Phosphorus 46mg 158mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.271mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.257mg 13%
Copper 0.174mg 0.091mg 9%
Vitamin A 59µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 5.8µg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Choline 11.1mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.362mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Folate 23µg 5µg 5%
Carbs 9.46g 1.18g 3%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.03mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 1.33mg 2%
Potassium 340mg 274mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Net carbs 7.96g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 5.1g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chili Pepper 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
79%
Chili Pepper
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Chili Pepper
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.687g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)

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/170497/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.