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Pepperoni vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni and Mackerel?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 446% more.
  • Pepperoni has 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Mackerel. While Pepperoni has 0.271mg of Vitamin B1, Mackerel has only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mackerel is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fish, mackerel, salted types 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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.8%
Contains more Selenium +153.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Calcium +247.4%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.8%
Contains more Selenium +153.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
4
:
7
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.5%
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 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +823.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +34.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Fats +84.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Other +182.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.5
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Fats +84.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.6%
Contains more Other +182.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 18.5g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 25.1g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 305kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 1.33mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Magnesium 18mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 158mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 274mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 1582mg 4450mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.44mg 1.1mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Manganese 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.03mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 52IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 1.3µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.02mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.19mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.3mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 5µg 15µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 5.8µg 7.8µg Mackerel
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 95mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 1.527g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 17.708g 7.148g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 8.32g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 6.21g Mackerel
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?

ok
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

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
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni contains less Sodium (difference - 2868mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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/168149/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.