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Provolone vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between provolone and pepperoni

  • Provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for calcium is 74% more.
  • Provolone is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, provolone 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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3878.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more IronIron +155.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3096.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +163.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +232.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.4%
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%
Contains more FatsFats +73.9%
~equal in Other ~4.74g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +180.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +479.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.708g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Pepperoni DV% diff.
Calcium 756mg 19mg 74%
Phosphorus 496mg 158mg 48%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.074mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 20.77g 33%
Sodium 876mg 1582mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 4.987mg 30%
Fats 26.62g 46.28g 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 29µg 26%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 4.458g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.362mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.271mg 21%
Protein 25.58g 19.25g 13%
Iron 0.52mg 1.33mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.93mg 9%
Cholesterol 69mg 97mg 9%
Calories 351kcal 504kcal 8%
Choline 15.4mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.3µg 7%
Zinc 3.23mg 2.44mg 7%
Copper 0.026mg 0.091mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.03mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.257mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg 4%
Potassium 138mg 274mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 52IU 4%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.8µg 3%
Saturated fat 17.078g 17.708g 3%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 2.14g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 2.14g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 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 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
Provolone 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
32%
Provolone
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.