Italian sausage vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Italian sausage and Pepperoni?
- Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, while Pepperoni is higher in Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 38% higher.
We used Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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.
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Calcium
+10.5%
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Potassium
+10.9%
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Sodium
-53%
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Copper
+13.8%
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Selenium
+31.8%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Iron - 1.33
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Zinc - 2.44
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Calcium
+10.5%
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Potassium
+10.9%
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Sodium
-53%
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Copper
+13.8%
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Selenium
+31.8%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Iron - 1.33
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Zinc - 2.44
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+129.9%
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Vitamin E
+312%
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Vitamin D
+30%
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Vitamin B2
+10.3%
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Vitamin B3
+19.7%
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Vitamin K
+70.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+129.9%
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Vitamin E
+312%
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Vitamin D
+30%
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Vitamin B2
+10.3%
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Vitamin B3
+19.7%
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Vitamin K
+70.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+261.9%
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Water
+65.1%
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Fats
+69.5%
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Other
+118.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
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Carbs
+261.9%
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Water
+65.1%
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Fats
+69.5%
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+118.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-42.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.458 g
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Saturated Fat
-42.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 19.25g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 46.28g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 344kcal | 504kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.33mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 158mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 274mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 1582mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.44mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 1.074mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 52IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.271mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 4.987mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.362mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.3µg | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 5.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.23mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0.869mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.901mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.575mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 1.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.511mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.778mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.987mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.688mg |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 97mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 17.708g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 20.77g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 4.458g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
48%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.