Pepperoni vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pepperoni and quail meat
- Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, and selenium, yet quail meat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 72% higher.
- Pepperoni contains 57 times more manganese than quail meat. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while quail meat contains 0.019mg.
- Quail meat contains less sodium.
- Quail meat has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.
Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Quail, meat, and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5552.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +198.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +457.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +202.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 1582mg | 53mg | 66% |
Saturated fat | 17.708g | 3.38g | 65% |
Fats | 46.28g | 12.05g | 53% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.507mg | 46% |
Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.019mg | 46% |
Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 4.18g | 41% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.43µg | 36% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 3.97mg | 33% |
Selenium | 29µg | 16.6µg | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.6mg | 18% |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 275mg | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 7.538mg | 16% |
Calories | 504kcal | 192kcal | 16% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 2.98g | 10% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 76mg | 7% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.1mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.772mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.244mg | 2% |
Potassium | 274mg | 216mg | 2% |
Calcium | 19mg | 13mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
Protein | 19.25g | 19.63g | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
Zinc | 2.44mg | 2.42mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.945mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.652mg | 1.645mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.987mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.03g | 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
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more FatsFats | +284.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-456.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +144% |
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Protein
~19.63g
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
3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +396.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |