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Paprika vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between paprika and pepperoni

  • Paprika is higher than pepperoni in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin K.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 985% more than pepperoni.
  • The amount of saturated fat in paprika is lower.
  • The glycemic index of paprika is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, paprika 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +888.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1105.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +732.1%
Contains more IronIron +1489.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +683.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360.3%

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.
Paprika
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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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2725.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +491.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1284.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~51.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +4475.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +259%
Contains more WaterWater +154%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 -87.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1125.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg 274%
Iron 21.14mg 1.33mg 248%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 1.03mg 187%
Fiber 34.9g 0g 140%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.362mg 137%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.257mg 75%
Saturated fat 2.14g 17.708g 71%
Copper 0.713mg 0.091mg 69%
Sodium 68mg 1582mg 66%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 5.8µg 62%
Potassium 2280mg 274mg 59%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Fats 12.89g 46.28g 51%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 20.77g 48%
Selenium 6.3µg 29µg 41%
Magnesium 178mg 18mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.93mg 32%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 4.987mg 32%
Phosphorus 314mg 158mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 4.458g 22%
Manganese 1.59mg 1.074mg 22%
Calcium 229mg 19mg 21%
Carbs 53.99g 1.18g 18%
Zinc 4.33mg 2.44mg 17%
Folate 49µg 5µg 11%
Calories 282kcal 504kcal 11%
Protein 14.14g 19.25g 10%
Fructose 6.71g 0g 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.271mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 19.09g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 10.34g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Choline 51.5mg 51.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
221%
Paprika
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 1514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.