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Potato salad vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potato salad and pepperoni

  • Potato salad contains less vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in potato salad is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of potato salad is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 CopperCopper +29.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +104.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +687.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +963.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +607.3%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
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 FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +460.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +846.6%
Contains more WaterWater +166.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +618.3%
Contains more FatsFats +464.4%
Contains more OtherOther +143.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 -91.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +737.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.429g 17.708g 74%
Fats 8.2g 46.28g 59%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 20.77g 46%
Sodium 529mg 1582mg 46%
Selenium 4.1µg 29µg 45%
Manganese 0.101mg 1.074mg 42%
Protein 2.68g 19.25g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.987mg 26%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.44mg 19%
Calories 143kcal 504kcal 18%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.362mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.271mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.257mg 15%
Phosphorus 52mg 158mg 15%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Cholesterol 68mg 97mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Iron 0.65mg 1.33mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.93mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 4.458g 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Copper 0.118mg 0.091mg 3%
Carbs 11.17g 1.18g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 254mg 274mg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 19mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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 salad 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
13%
Potato salad
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1053mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.