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Brown rice vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brown rice and Pepperoni

  • Pepperoni is richer than Brown rice in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Brown rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
3
:
7
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +218.6%
Contains more Zinc +243.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +218.6%
Contains more Zinc +243.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
Brown rice
Brown rice
1
:
9
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +2067.8%
Contains more Water +146.1%
Contains more Protein +602.6%
Contains more Fats +4671.1%
Contains more Other +977.3%
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Pepperoni
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 Carbs +2067.8%
Contains more Water +146.1%
Contains more Protein +602.6%
Contains more Fats +4671.1%
Contains more Other +977.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown rice
Brown rice
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:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5528.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1118%
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5528.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1118%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 1.18g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 0.97g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 25.58g 1.18g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.6g 0g Brown rice
Calcium 3mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.56mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 39mg 18mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 103mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 86mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 4mg 1582mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.71mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.106mg 0.091mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.974mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 5.8µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 9µg 5µg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.095mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.214mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.099mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.058mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.151mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.066mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0g 1.527g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 17.708g Brown rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Brown rice
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.