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Wheat gluten vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wheat gluten and pepperoni different?

  • Wheat gluten is higher in iron and selenium; however, pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains 4 times more iron than pepperoni. While wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, pepperoni contains only 1.33mg.
  • Wheat gluten has less sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index (28) than wheat gluten (64).

Vital wheat gluten and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
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 +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +647.4%
Contains more IronIron +291%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 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 ProteinProtein +290.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1068.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2401.6%
Contains more WaterWater +248.2%
Contains more OtherOther +374%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13214.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +450.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Pepperoni DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 19.25g 112%
Saturated fat 0.272g 17.708g 79%
Fats 1.85g 46.28g 68%
Sodium 29mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 20.77g 52%
Iron 5.2mg 1.33mg 48%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.987mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.362mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.458g 24%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.271mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.257mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.93mg 19%
Selenium 39.7µg 29µg 19%
Phosphorus 260mg 158mg 15%
Zinc 0.85mg 2.44mg 14%
Calcium 142mg 19mg 12%
Copper 0.182mg 0.091mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Calories 370kcal 504kcal 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Potassium 100mg 274mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Carbs 13.79g 1.18g 4%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 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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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.436g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.