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Italian sausage raw vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Italian sausage raw and Pepperoni

  • Italian sausage raw has more Vitamin B1, however, Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Manganese 44% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Pepperoni. While Italian sausage raw has 0.568mg of Vitamin B1, Pepperoni has only 0.271mg.
  • Italian sausage raw has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sausage, Italian, pork, 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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
1
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9
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Iron +12.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.3%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +1751.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.9%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Potassium - 274
Italian sausage raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Iron +12.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.3%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +1751.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.9%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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.
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
3
:
8
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Pepperoni
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.6%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
1
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4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Water +78.9%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Carbs +81.5%
Contains more Other +76.2%
Italian sausage raw
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Pepperoni
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 Water +78.9%
Contains more Protein +35.1%
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Carbs +81.5%
Contains more Other +76.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw
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2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%
Italian sausage raw
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 14.25g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 31.33g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0.65g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 346kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 18mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.18mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 142mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 253mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 731mg 1582mg Italian sausage raw
Zinc 1.79mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.058mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 24.8µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.271mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 8µg 5µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.563mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.956mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.083mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.346mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.572mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.411mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 76mg 97mg Italian sausage raw
Trans Fat 1.527g Italian sausage raw
Saturated Fat 11.27g 17.708g Italian sausage raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
39%
Italian sausage raw
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw contains less Sodium (difference - 851mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.