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Waffle vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between waffle and pepperoni

  • Waffle is richer in selenium, calcium, and iron, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 74% higher.
  • Waffle contains 13 times more calcium than pepperoni. Waffle contains 255mg of calcium, while pepperoni contains 19mg.
  • Waffle contains less sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than waffle.

Food types used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +1242.1%
Contains more IronIron +73.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +305.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +420%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.271mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +2688.1%
Contains more WaterWater +47.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.7%
Contains more FatsFats +228.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 -83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +489.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.866g 17.708g 67%
Fats 14.1g 46.28g 50%
Sodium 511mg 1582mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 1.3µg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 3.521g 20.77g 43%
Manganese 0.265mg 1.074mg 35%
Selenium 46.2µg 29µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.362mg 24%
Calcium 255mg 19mg 24%
Protein 7.9g 19.25g 23%
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.987mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 4.458g 16%
Zinc 0.68mg 2.44mg 16%
Iron 2.31mg 1.33mg 12%
Calories 291kcal 504kcal 11%
Carbs 32.9g 1.18g 11%
Folate 46µg 5µg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.93mg 9%
Cholesterol 69mg 97mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.257mg 7%
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Phosphorus 190mg 158mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.091mg 3%
Potassium 159mg 274mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.271mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 32.9g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 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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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.