Potato chips vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato chips and pepperoni different?
- Potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and copper, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and manganese.
- Pepperoni covers your daily need for sodium, 68% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips are lower in saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than pepperoni (28).
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +272.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +365.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +236.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +258% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +784.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +281% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4383.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1402.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
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 | -38.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +111.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 8mg | 1582mg | 68% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 1.03mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.3µg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 4.458g | 51% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 29µg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 17.708g | 31% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 274mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 1.074mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 20.77g | 27% |
| Protein | 7g | 19.25g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.091mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.362mg | 23% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.688mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0g | 19% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 46.28g | 18% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 1.18g | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 5.8µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.44mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.93mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.271mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 4.987mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 52IU | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.257mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.33mg | 4% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 51.2mg | 2% |
| Calories | 536kcal | 504kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.987mg | 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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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
56%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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