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Pepperoni vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pepperoni and summer sausage

  • Pepperoni is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, yet summer sausage is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily manganese needs 45% more than summer sausage.
  • Pepperoni contains 4 times more vitamin D than summer sausage. While pepperoni contains 52IU of vitamin D, summer sausage contains only 12IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in summer sausage is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 9.3% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3256.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.3%
Contains more IronIron +69.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.25mg
~equal in Sodium ~1483mg

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 0% 75% 0% 4.5% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.249mg

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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.2%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
~equal in Protein ~19.43g
~equal in Other ~4.64g

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% 50% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Summer sausage DV% diff.
Manganese 1.074mg 0.032mg 45%
Selenium 29µg 7.5µg 39%
Saturated fat 17.708g 10.47g 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 225µg 25%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.73µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.13mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 13.68g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.9mg 13%
Fats 46.28g 37.91g 13%
Iron 1.33mg 2.26mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 3.02g 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.16mg 7%
Calcium 19mg 81mg 6%
Vitamin D 52IU 12IU 5%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Calories 504kcal 426kcal 4%
Sodium 1582mg 1483mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.76mg 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 178mg 3%
Cholesterol 97mg 89mg 3%
Zinc 2.44mg 2.25mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.249mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 274mg 206mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Protein 19.25g 19.43g 0%
Carbs 1.18g 1.82g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 1.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.54mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.62mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.1mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.16mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.69mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.47mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Summer sausage
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
41%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
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

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.