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Turkey breast vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey breast and Pepperoni different?

  • Turkey breast is richer in Vitamin B6, while Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 79% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types were used 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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +5866.7%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +5866.7%
Contains more Selenium +29.5%
Equal in Potassium - 274

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +209.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +209.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Water +145.4%
Contains more Fats +559.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +355.8%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 Protein +13.7%
Contains more Water +145.4%
Contains more Fats +559.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +355.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +680.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.6%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +680.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Pepperoni
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 21.89g 19.25g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 157kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 13mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.2mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Turkey breast
Phosphorus 186mg 158mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 274mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 1582mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.074mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.018mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 22.4µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.987mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.362mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 5µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.23mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg 0.869mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.901mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg 1.575mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg 1.652mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg 0.511mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.778mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg 0.987mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 65mg 97mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 1.527g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 17.708g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.004g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 4.458g 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
Turkey breast Pepperoni
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
29%
Turkey breast
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1523mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.