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Pepperoni vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pepperoni and cervelat

  • Pepperoni is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Cervelat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 175% more than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni contains 2 times more vitamin B1 than cervelat. While pepperoni contains 0.271mg of vitamin B1, cervelat contains only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cervelat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
~equal in Potassium ~260mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.56mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +368.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +346.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +323.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.2%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%
~equal in Protein ~17.45g

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Cervelat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pepperoni Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 5.5µg 175%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Saturated fat 17.708g 11.51g 28%
Fats 46.28g 30.43g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.2g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 12.97g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Selenium 29µg 20.3µg 16%
Sodium 1582mg 1300mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.15mg 10%
Iron 1.33mg 2.04mg 9%
Cholesterol 97mg 74mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.26mg 8%
Calories 504kcal 362kcal 7%
Phosphorus 158mg 111mg 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.33mg 6%
Choline 51.2mg 78.9mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.22mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.31mg 4%
Protein 19.25g 17.45g 4%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.3µg 4%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.1µg 1%
Zinc 2.44mg 2.56mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 3.33g 1%
Calcium 19mg 9mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 52IU 44IU 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 3.33g N/A
Potassium 274mg 260mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.85g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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
Pepperoni Cervelat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cervelat
Cervelat contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cervelat
Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.