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Wakame vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wakame and pepperoni?

  • Wakame is richer in folate, copper, and magnesium, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • Pepperoni has 39 times less folate than wakame. Wakame has 196µg of folate, while pepperoni has 5µg.
  • Wakame is lower in sodium.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types in this comparison.

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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.
Wakame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
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 +494.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +689.5%
Contains more IronIron +63.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +448%
Contains more ZincZinc +542.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4042.9%

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.
Wakame
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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 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
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 FolateFolate +3820%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +268.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.03mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 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 +674.6%
Contains more WaterWater +180.2%
Contains more OtherOther +51.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +535.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7131.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35710.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1945%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.13g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.64g 46.28g 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.7µg 29µg 51%
Folate 196µg 5µg 48%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Protein 3.03g 19.25g 32%
Sodium 872mg 1582mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.362mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 4.458g 28%
Calories 45kcal 504kcal 23%
Copper 0.284mg 0.091mg 21%
Magnesium 107mg 18mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 4.987mg 21%
Zinc 0.38mg 2.44mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.271mg 18%
Manganese 1.4mg 1.074mg 14%
Calcium 150mg 19mg 13%
Phosphorus 80mg 158mg 11%
Iron 2.18mg 1.33mg 11%
Potassium 50mg 274mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Choline 13.9mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.93mg 5%
Carbs 9.14g 1.18g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.257mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Net carbs 8.64g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 0.65g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 1mg 1.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 5.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 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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is better in case of low diet
Wakame 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
26%
Wakame
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wakame
Wakame contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.