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Pork bacon vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pork bacon and pepperoni?

  • Pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, choline, copper, zinc, and potassium, yet pepperoni is higher in manganese.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for selenium is 55% more.
  • Pork bacon has 3 times more phosphorus than pepperoni. While pork bacon has 506mg of phosphorus, pepperoni has only 158mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pepperoni is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pork bacon is lower.

We used Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.7%
Contains more IronIron +12%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4781.8%

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 0% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more CholineCholine +133%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.93mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 ProteinProtein +85.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50.4%
Contains more WaterWater +128%
~equal in Fats ~46.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 -19.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~20.77g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.458g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Pepperoni DV% diff.
Selenium 59µg 29µg 55%
Phosphorus 506mg 158mg 50%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.074mg 46%
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 4.987mg 35%
Protein 35.73g 19.25g 33%
Sodium 2193mg 1582mg 27%
Saturated fat 14.187g 17.708g 16%
Choline 119.3mg 51.2mg 12%
Copper 0.182mg 0.091mg 10%
Potassium 539mg 274mg 8%
Zinc 3.36mg 2.44mg 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.271mg 6%
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.3µg 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1.03mg 5%
Fats 43.27g 46.28g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.362mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 19.065g 20.77g 4%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Cholesterol 107mg 97mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 4.458g 3%
Calories 548kcal 504kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.93mg 2%
Iron 1.49mg 1.33mg 2%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 10mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 1.35g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 1.35g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.257mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g 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 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
54%
Pork bacon
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.