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White bread vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between white bread and pepperoni?

  • White bread is richer in iron, folate, and vitamin B1, while pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% higher.
  • Pepperoni has 22 times less folate than white bread. White bread has 111µg of folate, while pepperoni has 5µg.
  • White bread is lower in sodium.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than pepperoni (28).

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +657.9%
Contains more IronIron +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +96.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2800%
Contains more CholineCholine +250.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.987mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +4088.1%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1289.8%
Contains more OtherOther +139.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3367.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.698g 17.708g 77%
Fats 3.33g 46.28g 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 20.77g 50%
Sodium 490mg 1582mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Iron 3.61mg 1.33mg 29%
Folate 111µg 5µg 27%
Manganese 0.536mg 1.074mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.271mg 22%
Protein 8.85g 19.25g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.362mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.458g 19%
Carbs 49.42g 1.18g 16%
Zinc 0.74mg 2.44mg 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calcium 144mg 19mg 13%
Selenium 22µg 29µg 13%
Calories 266kcal 504kcal 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Phosphorus 98mg 158mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.93mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Choline 14.6mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.03mg 5%
Potassium 126mg 274mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 0g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 4.987mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.257mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Copper 0.101mg 0.091mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g 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 0.001g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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
White bread 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
33%
White bread
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 1092mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.