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Pepperoni vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Cocktail sauce different?

  • Pepperoni is higher than Cocktail sauce in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 89% more than Cocktail sauce.
  • Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve types were used in this article.

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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 +60.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +426.7%
Contains more Zinc +542.1%
Contains more Manganese +625.7%
Contains more Selenium +1218.2%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Copper +22%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Iron +60.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +426.7%
Contains more Zinc +542.1%
Contains more Manganese +625.7%
Contains more Selenium +1218.2%
Contains more Calcium +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Copper +22%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.08
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 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +446.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +240%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1315.4%
Contains more Fats +4307.6%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +2291.5%
Contains more Water +130%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +1315.4%
Contains more Fats +4307.6%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +2291.5%
Contains more Water +130%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Cocktail sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 19.25g 1.36g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 1.05g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 504kcal 124kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 11.83g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 19mg 26mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 1.33mg 0.83mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 30mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 1582mg 983mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 2.44mg 0.38mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 1.074mg 0.148mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 2.2µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.021mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.047mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.82mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.068mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.08mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.4µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Trans Fat 1.527g Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0g Cocktail sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
30%
Cocktail sauce

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 - 11.83g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.