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Snickers vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between snickers and pepperoni?

  • Snickers is richer in fiber and calcium, while pepperoni is higher in iron.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 61% higher.
  • Pepperoni is lower in sugar.
  • Snickers has a higher glycemic index (51) than pepperoni (28).

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types in this comparison.

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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 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +373.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more IronIron +95.6%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 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 +5226.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.6%
Contains more FatsFats +89.8%
Contains more WaterWater +538.7%
Contains more OtherOther +229.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -28.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers 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 Snickers Pepperoni DV% diff.
Sodium 189mg 1582mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 29µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Fats 24.38g 46.28g 34%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 30%
Cholesterol 9mg 97mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 28%
Protein 6.86g 19.25g 25%
Saturated fat 12.703g 17.708g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 23%
Phosphorus 158mg 23%
Zinc 2.44mg 22%
Carbs 62.85g 1.18g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Copper 0.091mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Iron 0.68mg 1.33mg 8%
Potassium 274mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Calcium 90mg 19mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Calories 488kcal 504kcal 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 60.95g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 46.54g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.394g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snickers 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
0%
Snickers
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 1393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.