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Cod vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cod and pepperoni

  • Cod has more vitamin B5; however, pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3041% more.
  • Cod is lower in cholesterol.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index than cod.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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.
Cod
Cod
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +225%
Contains more ZincZinc +442.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7060%

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.
Cod
Cod
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16351.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 WaterWater +184.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6807.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1480%
~equal in Protein ~19.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21995.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1829.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.93mg 3041%
Saturated fat 0.131g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.67g 46.28g 70%
Sodium 54mg 1582mg 66%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 20.77g 52%
Manganese 0.015mg 1.074mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 4.458g 28%
Calories 82kcal 504kcal 21%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.44mg 18%
Cholesterol 43mg 97mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 4.987mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.271mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.3µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.257mg 15%
Iron 0.38mg 1.33mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.362mg 9%
Copper 0.028mg 0.091mg 7%
Selenium 33.1µg 29µg 7%
Phosphorus 203mg 158mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 413mg 274mg 4%
Choline 65.2mg 51.2mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 1.03mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 18mg 3%
Protein 17.81g 19.25g 3%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 36IU 52IU 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Calcium 16mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.

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