Pepperoni vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and chorizo?

Pepperoni is richer in manganese, selenium, and fats, while chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, protein, and zinc.
Pepperoni's daily need coverage for manganese is 45% higher.
Chorizo is lower in sodium.

We used Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Chorizo, pork, and beef types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Pepperoni

Chorizo

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper	+13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+2585%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+37.4%

Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+45.3%
Contains more IronIron	+19.5%
Contains more ZincZinc	+39.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-21.9%

~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~150mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Pepperoni

Chorizo

Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+368.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate	+150%

Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D	+15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+53.8%

~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.131mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Manganese	1.074mg	0.04mg	45%
Vitamin B1	0.271mg	0.63mg	30%
Vitamin B12	1.3µg	2µg	29%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid)	3.605g		21%
Sodium	1582mg	1235mg	15%
Saturated fat	17.708g	14.38g	15%
Selenium	29µg	21.1µg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.362mg	0.53mg	13%
Fats	46.28g	38.27g	12%
Protein	19.25g	24.1g	10%
Omega-3 (ALA)	0.164g		10%
Zinc	2.44mg	3.41mg	9%
Choline	51.2mg	96.7mg	8%
Polyunsaturated fat	4.458g	3.46g	7%
Monounsaturated fat	20.77g	18.4g	6%
Vitamin E	1.03mg	0.22mg	5%
Potassium	274mg	398mg	4%
Vitamin B5	0.93mg	1.12mg	4%
Vitamin K	5.8µg	1.6µg	4%
Cholesterol	97mg	88mg	3%
Iron	1.33mg	1.59mg	3%
Vitamin B2	0.257mg	0.3mg	3%
Calories	504kcal	455kcal	2%
Vitamin D*	52 IU	61 IU	1%
Vitamin D	1.3µg	1.5µg	1%
Calcium	19mg	8mg	1%
Copper	0.091mg	0.08mg	1%
Phosphorus	158mg	150mg	1%
Vitamin B3	4.987mg	5.131mg	1%
Folate	5µg	2µg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	3.8g	5.3g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	262kcal	189kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	20g	22g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	1.4	1.5	N/A
Net carbs	1.18g	1.86g	N/A
Carbs	1.18g	1.86g	0%
Magnesium	18mg	18mg	0%
Trans fat	1.527g		N/A
Tryptophan	0.23mg	0.278mg	0%
Threonine	0.869mg	1.473mg	0%
Isoleucine	0.901mg	2.206mg	0%
Leucine	1.575mg	1.708mg	0%
Lysine	1.652mg	2.414mg	0%
Methionine	0.511mg	0.47mg	0%
Phenylalanine	0.778mg	1.149mg	0%
Valine	0.987mg	0.914mg	0%
Histidine	0.688mg	0.721mg	0%
Omega-3 (EPA)	0.004g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (DHA)	0.004g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (DPA)	0.02g	0g	N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid)	0.018g		N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid)	0.002g		N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid)	0.04g		N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid)	0.136g		N/A