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Semolina vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between semolina and pepperoni

  • Semolina has more copper; however, pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin D, and iron.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 87% more than semolina.
  • Semolina has 3 times more copper than pepperoni. While semolina has 0.284mg of copper, pepperoni has only 0.091mg.
  • Semolina has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of semolina is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.5%
Contains more IronIron +79.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.074mg

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% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 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 B6Vitamin B6 +24.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3333.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +414%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.987mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 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 CarbsCarbs +6755.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4393.2%
Contains more WaterWater +189.6%
Contains more OtherOther +567.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7950.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1284.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.294g 17.708g 79%
Fats 1.03g 46.28g 70%
Sodium 2mg 1582mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.258g 20.77g 51%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 4.458g 28%
Starch 68.29g 28%
Carbs 80.89g 1.18g 27%
Protein 7.51g 19.25g 23%
Copper 0.284mg 0.091mg 21%
Selenium 19.9µg 29µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.257mg 16%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.44mg 13%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.362mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Calories 374kcal 504kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.03mg 7%
Iron 0.74mg 1.33mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Calcium 71mg 19mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.93mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.271mg 4%
Potassium 174mg 274mg 3%
Manganese 1.035mg 1.074mg 2%
Magnesium 27mg 18mg 2%
Phosphorus 153mg 158mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 79.09g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 0.33g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.987mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.656mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.47mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0g 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
Semolina 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
24%
Semolina
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 1580mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.