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Pepperoni vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni and Mackerel

  • Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, and Zinc, yet Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 738% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 54 times more Manganese than Mackerel. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, while Mackerel contains 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +159.6%
Contains more Manganese +5270%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +438.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Selenium +77.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.094
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +159.6%
Contains more Manganese +5270%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +438.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Selenium +77.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.094

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
5
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1361.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.99
Pepperoni
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1361.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.99

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Fats +159.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Water +86.6%
Equal in Other - 5.07
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +159.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +23.9%
Contains more Water +86.6%
Equal in Other - 5.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 46.28g 17.81g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 262kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 15mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 18mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 158mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 274mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 1582mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 2.44mg 0.94mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 1.074mg 0.02mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.159mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 5µg 2µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.869mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.575mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.652mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.511mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.987mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.688mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 97mg 75mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 1.527g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 17.708g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 7.006g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 4.3g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1499mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.