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Spread vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between spread and pepperoni

  • The amount of manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5 in pepperoni is higher than in spread.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 59% more than spread.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of spread is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 CopperCopper +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.1%
Contains more IronIron +68.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4030.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +199%

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.
Spread
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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 0% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +911.9%
Contains more WaterWater +111.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.3%
Contains more FatsFats +166.9%
Contains more OtherOther +70.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +173.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread Pepperoni
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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.977g 17.708g 53%
Manganese 0.026mg 1.074mg 46%
Fats 17.34g 46.28g 45%
Selenium 9.7µg 29µg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 20.77g 33%
Sodium 1013mg 1582mg 25%
Protein 7.66g 19.25g 23%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 4.987mg 20%
Cholesterol 38mg 97mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.362mg 19%
Phosphorus 59mg 158mg 14%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.44mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 4.458g 13%
Calories 235kcal 504kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.93mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.257mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.271mg 8%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.3µg 8%
Iron 0.79mg 1.33mg 7%
Potassium 110mg 274mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 1.03mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.3µg 4%
Copper 0.13mg 0.091mg 4%
Carbs 11.94g 1.18g 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 52IU 4%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.8µg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Choline 62.3mg 51.2mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 12mg 19mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 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
Spread Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Spread
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.