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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 less SodiumSodium -53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +12.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1751.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.9%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +109.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 +78.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.1%
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.5%
Contains more OtherOther +76.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 -36.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.058mg 1.074mg 44%
Sodium 731mg 1582mg 37%
Saturated fat 11.27g 17.708g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.271mg 25%
Fats 31.33g 46.28g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.3µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 20.77g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 4.987mg 11%
Protein 14.25g 19.25g 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.93mg 8%
Selenium 24.8µg 29µg 8%
Calories 346kcal 504kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.257mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Cholesterol 76mg 97mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Zinc 1.79mg 2.44mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.362mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 4.458g 3%
Iron 1.18mg 1.33mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 142mg 158mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 253mg 274mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0.65g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 18mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
47%
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 Cholesterol?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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 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.