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Pepperoni vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni and Turkey ham?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Turkey ham is higher in Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% more.
  • Pepperoni has 16 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Turkey ham. While Pepperoni has 20.77g of Monounsaturated Fat, Turkey ham has only 1.337g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey ham is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +33%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Potassium - 253
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +33%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Potassium - 253

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +1057%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Water +157.4%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +1057%
Contains more Other +52.9%
Contains more Carbs +162.7%
Contains more Water +157.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1453.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1453.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Turkey ham
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pepperoni Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 3.1g Turkey ham
Protein 19.25g 16.3g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 4g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 3.1g Turkey ham
Calories 504kcal 118kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 1.2g Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 274mg 253mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 909mg Turkey ham
Zinc 2.44mg 2.1mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 0IU 53IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.12mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.06mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.8µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 64mg Turkey ham
Trans Fat 1.527g Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 17.708g 1.2g Turkey ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 1.337g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.873g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Turkey ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
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. 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.