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Mackerel vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mackerel and pepperoni?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet pepperoni is higher in vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 446% more.
  • Mackerel has 19 times more vitamin D than pepperoni. While mackerel has 1006IU of vitamin D, pepperoni has only 52IU.
  • The amount of sodium in pepperoni is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mackerel is lower.

We used Fish, mackerel, salted and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +153.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.33mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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.
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +50.6%
Contains more OtherOther +182.7%
Contains more FatsFats +84.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~19.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 -59.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 1.3µg 446%
Sodium 4450mg 1582mg 125%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 1.3µg 120%
Vitamin D 1006IU 52IU 119%
Selenium 73.4µg 29µg 81%
Saturated fat 7.148g 17.708g 48%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Fats 25.1g 46.28g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 20.77g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.271mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Phosphorus 254mg 158mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 4.458g 12%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.44mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.987mg 11%
Calories 305kcal 504kcal 10%
Magnesium 60mg 18mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 1.03mg 9%
Choline 101.6mg 51.2mg 9%
Potassium 520mg 274mg 7%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.257mg 5%
Calcium 66mg 19mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.362mg 4%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Protein 18.5g 19.25g 2%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 5.8µg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 1.33mg 1%
Copper 0.1mg 0.091mg 1%
Cholesterol 95mg 97mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 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
Mackerel 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
172%
Mackerel
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni contains less Sodium (difference - 2868mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.