Pepperoni vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pepperoni and Italian sausage?
- Pepperoni is richer in Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Italian sausage is higher in Vitamin B1.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 38% higher.
- Italian sausage has 4 times less Vitamin E than Pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.03mg of Vitamin E , while Italian sausage has 0.25mg.
- Italian sausage is lower in Sodium.
We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked 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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Copper
+13.8%
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Selenium
+31.8%
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Calcium
+10.5%
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Potassium
+10.9%
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Sodium
-53%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
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Copper
+13.8%
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Selenium
+31.8%
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Calcium
+10.5%
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Potassium
+10.9%
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Sodium
-53%
Equal in Iron - 1.43
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
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 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%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+129.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3
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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%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+129.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.33
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+69.5%
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+118.4%
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Carbs
+261.9%
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Water
+65.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
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Fats
+69.5%
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+118.4%
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Carbs
+261.9%
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+65.1%
Equal in Protein - 19.12
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
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Saturated Fat
-42.4%
Saturated Fat:
17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.458 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
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Saturated Fat
-42.4%
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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| 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 | 1.18g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 19.25g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 46.28g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 1.18g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 504kcal | 344kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.33mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 274mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 1582mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 2.44mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 1.074mg |
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| Selenium | 29µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 52IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.3µg | |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.652mg | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.987mg | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 57mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.708g | 10.195g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.77g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 3.518g |
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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?
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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
50%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
48%
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.