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Pepperoni vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni and Alaska pollock

  • Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, yet Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Alaska pollock is 98% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 111 times more Saturated Fat than Alaska pollock. Pepperoni contains 17.708g of Saturated Fat, while Alaska pollock contains 0.159g.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 Iron +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +328.1%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Contains more Manganese +5866.7%
Contains more Calcium +278.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Zinc +328.1%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Contains more Manganese +5866.7%
Contains more Calcium +278.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +69%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Selenium +52.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3822%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +180.5%
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Water +158%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +3822%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +180.5%
Contains more Protein +22%
Contains more Water +158%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 46.28g 1.18g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 111kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 1.33mg 0.56mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 158mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 274mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 1582mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 2.44mg 0.57mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.06mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.018mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.28mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 51IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.3µg
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.054mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.223mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.949mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.432mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.329mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.869mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.575mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.652mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.511mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.987mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.688mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 97mg 86mg Alaska pollock
Trans Fat 1.527g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0.134g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.583g 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?

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Pepperoni Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
50%
Pepperoni
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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