Chia seeds vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chia seeds and pepperoni
- Chia seeds have more fiber, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and calcium; however, pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 138% more than pepperoni.
- Chia seeds have 33 times more calcium than pepperoni. While chia seeds have 631mg of calcium, pepperoni has only 19mg.
- Chia seeds have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of pepperoni is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1761.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3221.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +480.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +915.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +87.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +444.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +128.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +880% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fiber | 34.4g | 0g | 138% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 4.458g | 128% |
Phosphorus | 860mg | 158mg | 100% |
Copper | 0.924mg | 0.091mg | 93% |
Iron | 7.72mg | 1.33mg | 80% |
Magnesium | 335mg | 18mg | 75% |
Manganese | 2.723mg | 1.074mg | 72% |
Sodium | 16mg | 1582mg | 68% |
Saturated fat | 3.33g | 17.708g | 65% |
Calcium | 631mg | 19mg | 61% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.3µg | 54% |
Selenium | 55.2µg | 29µg | 48% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 20.77g | 46% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 0.271mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 28% | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 4.987mg | 24% |
Fats | 30.74g | 46.28g | 24% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 2.44mg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 19% | |
Carbs | 42.12g | 1.18g | 14% |
Folate | 49µg | 5µg | 11% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.257mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Protein | 16.54g | 19.25g | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 1.03mg | 4% |
Potassium | 407mg | 274mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
Calories | 486kcal | 504kcal | 1% |
Net carbs | 7.72g | 1.18g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.14g | 1.527g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.709mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.371mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.97mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.588mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.95mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.531mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | 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 | 5.835g | 3.605g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3469.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +50.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +392.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 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 | -81.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +799.5% |