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Pepperoni vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and pollock

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 98% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 111 times more saturated fat than pollock. Pepperoni contains 17.708g of saturated fat, while pollock contains 0.159g.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5866.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +181.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.3µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.329mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +3822%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +180.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more WaterWater +158%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +664.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Pollock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 3.66µg 98%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.159g 80%
Fats 46.28g 1.18g 69%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.134g 52%
Sodium 1582mg 419mg 51%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.018mg 46%
Selenium 29µg 44.1µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.583g 26%
Calories 504kcal 111kcal 20%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.054mg 18%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.57mg 17%
Phosphorus 158mg 267mg 16%
Magnesium 18mg 81mg 15%
Iron 1.33mg 0.56mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.432mg 10%
Protein 19.25g 23.48g 8%
Choline 51.2mg 91.6mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.949mg 6%
Potassium 274mg 430mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.28mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.1µg 5%
Cholesterol 97mg 86mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.223mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.329mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 52IU 51IU 0%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.027g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Pepperoni
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.549g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.