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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 for 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.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

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.
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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +438.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.4%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1361.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.99mg

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
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 FatsFats +159.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more WaterWater +86.6%
~equal in Other ~5.07g

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.3g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 19µg 738%
Sodium 1582mg 83mg 65%
Saturated fat 17.708g 4.176g 62%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.02mg 46%
Fats 46.28g 17.81g 44%
Selenium 29µg 51.6µg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 7.006g 34%
Magnesium 18mg 97mg 19%
Phosphorus 158mg 278mg 17%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.94mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.85mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.412mg 12%
Calories 504kcal 262kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.159mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Protein 19.25g 23.85g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.46mg 8%
Cholesterol 97mg 75mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 274mg 401mg 4%
Iron 1.33mg 1.57mg 3%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 4.3g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.99mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Calcium 19mg 15mg 0%
Copper 0.091mg 0.094mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.106g 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 Mackerel
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
217%
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 Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
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 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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