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Pilaf vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pilaf and pepperoni different?

  • Pilaf is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and iron; however, pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 42 times more folate than pepperoni. While pilaf contains 212µg of folate, pepperoni contains only 5µg.
  • Pilaf has less sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index (28) than pilaf (60).

Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties used 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.
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
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 +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +336.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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.
Pilaf
5
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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +4140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2475%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1060%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.6%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.362mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 +6366.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3278.1%
Contains more WaterWater +255.1%
Contains more OtherOther +22.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5468.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1082.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.307g 17.708g 79%
Fats 1.37g 46.28g 69%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.3µg 53%
Folate 212µg 5µg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 20.77g 51%
Cholesterol 1mg 97mg 32%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.271mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 4.458g 27%
Carbs 76.31g 1.18g 25%
Protein 10.42g 19.25g 18%
Iron 2.44mg 1.33mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.257mg 13%
Zinc 1.01mg 2.44mg 13%
Sodium 1303mg 1582mg 12%
Manganese 0.882mg 1.074mg 8%
Copper 0.166mg 0.091mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 4.987mg 7%
Calories 359kcal 504kcal 7%
Choline 17.5mg 51.2mg 6%
Calcium 83mg 19mg 6%
Selenium 32.4µg 29µg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.5µg 5.8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.93mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.362mg 3%
Potassium 188mg 274mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 18mg 3%
Phosphorus 154mg 158mg 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 1.53g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 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 0g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
47%
Pilaf
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pilaf
Pilaf contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.

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