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Flax vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flax and Pepperoni?

  • Flax is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Iron, yet Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Copper is 125% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Flax is lower.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types 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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
1
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +1242.1%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2077.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.3%
Contains more Potassium +196.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +77.9%
Contains more Copper +1240.7%
Contains more Manganese +131.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +1242.1%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2077.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.3%
Contains more Potassium +196.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +77.9%
Contains more Copper +1240.7%
Contains more Manganese +131.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%

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.
Flax
Flax
5
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +1640%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.93
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
Contains more Folate +1640%
Contains more Vitamin E +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
1
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +2347.5%
Contains more Water +310.2%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Equal in Fats - 46.28
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +2347.5%
Contains more Water +310.2%
Contains more Other +27.8%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Equal in Fats - 46.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +544.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.9%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +544.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 1.18g Flax
Protein 18.29g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 42.16g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 28.88g 1.18g Flax
Calories 534kcal 504kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 19mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.33mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 18mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 158mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 274mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 1582mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 2.44mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.091mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 1.074mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.31mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.271mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.93mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.362mg Flax
Folate 87µg 5µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 4.3µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.23mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.235mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.862mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.37mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.778mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.987mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Flax
Trans Fat 1.527g Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 17.708g Flax
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 4.458g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 1552mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.