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Pepperoni vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and surimi?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2, while surimi is higher in phosphorus.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • Surimi has 98 times less manganese than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, while surimi has 0.011mg.
  • Surimi is lower in saturated fat.
  • Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than pepperoni (28).

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fish, surimi 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.
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%
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.6%
Contains more IronIron +411.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +639.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9663.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
~equal in Selenium ~28.1µg

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%
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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% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5042.2%
Contains more OtherOther +549.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +480.5%
Contains more WaterWater +167.4%

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
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13839.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +906.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Surimi DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 0.191g 80%
Fats 46.28g 0.9g 70%
Sodium 1582mg 143mg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.149g 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.011mg 46%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.22mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.443g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.03mg 26%
Cholesterol 97mg 30mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.02mg 21%
Calories 504kcal 99kcal 20%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.33mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.021mg 18%
Phosphorus 158mg 282mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.07mg 17%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.6µg 13%
Iron 1.33mg 0.26mg 13%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Protein 19.25g 15.18g 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.032mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Magnesium 18mg 43mg 6%
Potassium 274mg 112mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.63mg 3%
Selenium 29µg 28.1µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Carbs 1.18g 6.85g 2%
Calcium 19mg 9mg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 6.85g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.35mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.014g 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 Surimi
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
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 1439mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.