Pepperoni vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pepperoni and Italian sausage?
- Pepperoni is richer in selenium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat, while Italian sausage is higher in vitamin B1.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% higher.
- Italian sausage has 4 times less vitamin E than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.03mg of vitamin E, while Italian sausage has 0.25mg.
- Italian sausage is lower in sodium.
We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53% |
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 EVitamin E | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +261.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.1% |
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Protein
~19.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.074mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 743mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 10.195g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.623mg | 29% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 27.31g | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 19% | |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 57mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 22µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 17.108g | 9% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 344kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 3.518g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 78.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 4.165mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 41IU | 1% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 1.43mg | 1% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 19.12g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 839mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.513g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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