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Zucchini vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between zucchini and pepperoni

  • Zucchini is richer in vitamin C, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 88% higher.
  • Zucchini contains less sodium.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +259.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +662.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +506.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
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 +380%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1005.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +438.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 +163.6%
Contains more WaterWater +232%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1490.9%
Contains more FatsFats +14362.5%
Contains more OtherOther +731.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188718.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4798.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.084g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.32g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 8mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.2µg 29µg 52%
Manganese 0.177mg 1.074mg 39%
Protein 1.21g 19.25g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 4.458g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 4.987mg 28%
Calories 17kcal 504kcal 24%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.271mg 19%
Zinc 0.32mg 2.44mg 19%
Phosphorus 38mg 158mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.93mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.362mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.257mg 13%
Iron 0.37mg 1.33mg 12%
Choline 9.5mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.03mg 6%
Folate 24µg 5µg 5%
Copper 0.053mg 0.091mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Fructose 1.38g 0g 2%
Carbs 3.11g 1.18g 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 5.8µg 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 19mg 0%
Potassium 261mg 274mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 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 0g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
15%
Zucchini
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 1574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
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

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.

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