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Pepperoni vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pepperoni and Sardine

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Iron.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 318% more than Pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni contains 12 times more Saturated Fat than Sardine. While Pepperoni contains 17.708g of Saturated Fat, Sardine contains only 1.528g.

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 Zinc +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +894.4%
Contains more Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Copper +104.4%
Contains more Selenium +81.7%
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Zinc +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +894.4%
Contains more Calcium +1910.5%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Copper +104.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +269.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.245
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +269.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +587.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.245

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +304.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Water +108.8%
Equal in Other - 4.32
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +304.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Water +108.8%
Equal in Other - 4.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 46.28g 11.45g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 208kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.33mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 18mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 158mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 274mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 1582mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 2.44mg 1.31mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 1.074mg 0.108mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 1.03mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 52IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 1.3µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.08mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.227mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.642mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.167mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.6µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.869mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.575mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.652mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.511mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.987mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.688mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 97mg 142mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Sardine
Saturated Fat 17.708g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 3.869g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 5.148g Sardine
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 Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 1275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.