Pretzel vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pretzel and pepperoni
- Pretzel is richer in iron, folate, fiber, and vitamin B1, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 87% higher.
- Pretzel contains less sodium.
- Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than pretzel.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 | +61.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +244.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +71.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +134.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +559.1% |
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 | +56.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3220% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +119.1% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +188.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +389.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +107.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +73.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.391g | 17.708g | 79% |
Fats | 2.93g | 46.28g | 67% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.3µg | 54% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 20.77g | 50% |
Selenium | 4.4µg | 29µg | 45% |
Iron | 4.58mg | 1.33mg | 41% |
Folate | 166µg | 5µg | 40% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
Carbs | 80.39g | 1.18g | 26% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.362mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 4.458g | 21% |
Protein | 10.04g | 19.25g | 18% |
Sodium | 1240mg | 1582mg | 15% |
Fiber | 3.4g | 0g | 14% |
Zinc | 1.04mg | 2.44mg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.271mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.93mg | 12% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 52IU | 7% |
Copper | 0.156mg | 0.091mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.257mg | 6% |
Calories | 384kcal | 504kcal | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 1.03mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 128mg | 158mg | 4% |
Choline | 29.5mg | 51.2mg | 4% |
Manganese | 1.015mg | 1.074mg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 4.987mg | 2% |
Potassium | 223mg | 274mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
Calcium | 27mg | 19mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 76.99g | 1.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.21g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.004g | 1.527g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.757mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.257mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.48mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.31g | 0g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | 0.164g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.136g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | 3.605g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6712.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1479.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +812.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2756.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245.3% |