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Pepperoni vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Tamarind different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Tamarind is richer in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 87% higher.
  • Tamarind has less Cholesterol.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Tamarinds, raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Zinc +2340%
Contains more Selenium +2130.8%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +411.1%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.086
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Zinc +2340%
Contains more Selenium +2130.8%
Contains more Calcium +289.5%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +411.1%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.086

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +930%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +180%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +930%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +587.5%
Contains more Fats +7613.3%
Contains more Other +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +5196.6%
Equal in Water - 31.4
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +587.5%
Contains more Fats +7613.3%
Contains more Other +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +5196.6%
Equal in Water - 31.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11375.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7455.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11375.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7455.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 19.25g 2.8g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 0.6g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 504kcal 239kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 38.8g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 19mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 1.33mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 18mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 158mg 113mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 1582mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 2.44mg 0.1mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.086mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.1mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.152mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 1.938mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.143mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.066mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.018mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 0.139mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.014mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Tamarind
Trans Fat 1.527g 0g Tamarind
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.272g Tamarind
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0.181g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.059g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Tamarind
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1554mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.