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Spaghetti vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spaghetti and Pepperoni different?

  • Pepperoni is higher than Spaghetti in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 88% more than Spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.7%
Contains more IronIron +166%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg
~equal in Selenium ~29µg

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1185%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +730.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +638.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +2515.3%
Contains more WaterWater +117.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +231.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4876.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1592.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15755%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1267.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti 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 Spaghetti Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 158kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 5.8g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 0.93g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 29.06g 1.18g Spaghetti
Carbs 30.86g 1.18g Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Spaghetti
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Calcium 7mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 44mg 274mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.5mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Sugar 0.56g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.8g 0g Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.091mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 158mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1mg 1582mg Spaghetti
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.322mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 26.4µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 7µg 5µg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 1.527g Spaghetti
Choline 6.4mg 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 0.176g 17.708g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.206mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.44mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.133mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.065mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.262mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.132mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Fructose 0.03g 0g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.532g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.