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Pepperoni vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pepperoni and skipjack tuna?

  • Pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% more.
  • Pepperoni has 57 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, skipjack tuna has only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5552.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.5%
Contains more IronIron +20.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.4%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +613.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +3487.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +118.1%
Contains more OtherOther +73.4%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8447.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1006.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 18.756mg 86%
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.42g 79%
Fats 46.28g 1.29g 69%
Sodium 1582mg 47mg 67%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.243g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.981mg 48%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.019mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.19µg 37%
Selenium 29µg 46.8µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.403g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.038mg 19%
Calories 504kcal 132kcal 19%
Phosphorus 158mg 285mg 18%
Protein 19.25g 28.21g 18%
Zinc 2.44mg 1.05mg 13%
Cholesterol 97mg 60mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.122mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.485mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Potassium 274mg 522mg 7%
Magnesium 18mg 44mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Iron 1.33mg 1.6mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.11mg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.017g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.