Sardine vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sardine and pepperoni
- Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, and iron, yet pepperoni is higher in manganese and vitamin B1.
- Sardine covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 318% more than pepperoni.
- Sardine contains 20 times more calcium than pepperoni. While sardine contains 382mg of calcium, pepperoni contains only 19mg.
- The amount of sodium in sardine is lower.
- The glycemic index of sardine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1910.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +894.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +587.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +123.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +304.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +436.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 1.3µg | 318% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 17.708g | 74% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 1582mg | 55% |
| Fats | 11.45g | 46.28g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 158mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 29µg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 20.77g | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 1.074mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 382mg | 19mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.92mg | 1.33mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 52IU | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 1.3µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.271mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 0.362mg | 15% |
| Calories | 208kcal | 504kcal | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 97mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.091mg | 11% |
| Protein | 24.62g | 19.25g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 2.44mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.93mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 4.458g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 274mg | 4% |
| Choline | 75mg | 51.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 4.987mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 0.257mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 1275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.