Pepperoni vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pepperoni and sardines
- Pepperoni is higher in manganese and vitamin B1, yet sardines are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin D, and iron.
- Sardines cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 318% more than pepperoni.
- Pepperoni contains 12 times more saturated fat than sardines. While pepperoni contains 17.708g of saturated fat, sardines contain only 1.528g.
- The glycemic index of sardines is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 ZincZinc | +86.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +894.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1910.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +119.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +104.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +210.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +238.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +123.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +98.1% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +269.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +587.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +46.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 8.94µg | 318% |
Saturated fat | 17.708g | 1.528g | 74% |
Sodium | 1582mg | 307mg | 55% |
Fats | 46.28g | 11.45g | 54% |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 490mg | 47% |
Selenium | 29µg | 52.7µg | 43% |
Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 3.869g | 42% |
Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.108mg | 42% |
Calcium | 19mg | 382mg | 36% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 2.92mg | 20% |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 193IU | 18% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 4.8µg | 18% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.167mg | 15% |
Calories | 504kcal | 208kcal | 15% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 142mg | 15% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.186mg | 11% |
Protein | 19.25g | 24.62g | 11% |
Zinc | 2.44mg | 1.31mg | 10% |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 2.04mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.642mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 5.148g | 5% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 39mg | 5% |
Potassium | 274mg | 397mg | 4% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 75mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 5.245mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.227mg | 2% |
Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.575mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.652mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.987mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.473g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.509g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +304.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +108.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +436.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.5% |