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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 from Pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Pretzel contains less Sodium.

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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
5
:
5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +244.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +134.6%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
Equal in Manganese - 1.074
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +244.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +134.6%
Contains more Selenium +559.1%
Equal in Manganese - 1.074

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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
5
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +3220%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Pretzel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
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 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +3220%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
1
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +6712.7%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Fats +1479.5%
Contains more Water +812.1%
Contains more Other +35%
Pretzel
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 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 +6712.7%
Contains more Protein +91.7%
Contains more Fats +1479.5%
Contains more Water +812.1%
Contains more Other +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
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2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2756.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.3%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2756.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 1.18g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 2.93g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 80.39g 1.18g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g 0g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 3.4g 0g Pretzel
Calcium 27mg 19mg Pretzel
Iron 4.58mg 1.33mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 223mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1240mg 1582mg Pretzel
Zinc 1.04mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.156mg 0.091mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 4.4µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.47mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.271mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.257mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 4.987mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 166µg 5µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.25mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.757mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.257mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.177mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.48mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.22mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 1.527g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 17.708g Pretzel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel 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
39%
Pretzel
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pretzel
Pretzel contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.