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Spelt vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spelt and Pepperoni?

  • Spelt is higher in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Spelt is lower.

We used Spelt, uncooked and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types 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.
Spelt
Spelt
9
:
1
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +233.8%
Contains more Magnesium +655.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Copper +461.5%
Contains more Manganese +177.7%
Contains more Selenium +147.9%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
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 +233.8%
Contains more Magnesium +655.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Copper +461.5%
Contains more Manganese +177.7%
Contains more Selenium +147.9%

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.
Spelt
Spelt
5
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
1
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +5848.3%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +1804.5%
Contains more Water +159.1%
Contains more Other +164.8%
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 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 +5848.3%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +1804.5%
Contains more Water +159.1%
Contains more Other +164.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
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:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4567.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.4%
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4567.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 1.18g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 2.43g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 70.19g 1.18g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 0g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 10.7g 0g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 19mg Spelt
Iron 4.44mg 1.33mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 18mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 158mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 274mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 1582mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 2.44mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.091mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 1.074mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.271mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 4.987mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.93mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 45µg 5µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 3.6µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.443mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.07mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.409mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.258mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.681mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.36mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Spelt
Trans Fat 1.527g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 17.708g Spelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Spelt
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 1574mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.