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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
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 +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%
~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.
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 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 +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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 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 -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.
Potato chips 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 Potato chips Pepperoni DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips 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
56%
Potato chips
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
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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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.