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Pepperoni vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pepperoni and fish sandwiches

  • Fish sandwiches have less manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 79% more.
  • Pepperoni has 5 times more vitamin B6 than fish sandwiches. Pepperoni has 0.362mg of vitamin B6, while fish sandwiches have 0.07mg.
  • Fish sandwiches are lower in saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index than pepperoni.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +398%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +417.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +134.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.1%
Contains more FatsFats +271.7%
Contains more OtherOther +122.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2161.9%
Contains more WaterWater +69.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +700.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 1.949g 72%
Fats 46.28g 12.45g 52%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 2.595g 45%
Sodium 1582mg 602mg 43%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.264mg 35%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.68µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.07mg 22%
Cholesterol 97mg 35mg 21%
Selenium 29µg 18µg 20%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.49mg 18%
Protein 19.25g 10.29g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.15mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 6.257g 12%
Calories 504kcal 257kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.37mg 11%
Folate 5µg 46µg 10%
Carbs 1.18g 26.69g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.14mg 9%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 13.6µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.2µg 6%
Phosphorus 158mg 116mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.21mg 5%
Vitamin D 52IU 9IU 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 51.2mg 28.9mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.55mg 3%
Iron 1.33mg 1.5mg 2%
Potassium 274mg 206mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 37mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.47g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Fish sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Pepperoni
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 980mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.759g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.