Pepperoni vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pepperoni and tempeh
- Pepperoni has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1, while tempeh has more copper, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in tempeh is lower.
- Tempeh has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tempeh is 15, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Tempeh.
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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 ZincZinc | +114% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +484.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +515.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +234.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +328.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +547.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.9% |
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Protein
~20.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +548% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.3g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 2.539g | 69% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 9mg | 68% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 10.8g | 55% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 0µg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.56mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.08µg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 3.205g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 2.7mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.078mg | 16% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 192kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 266mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 81mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 2.64mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.278mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 1.14mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 1.3mg | 10% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 111mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.358mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Folate | 5µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 274mg | 412mg | 4% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 20.29g | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 7.64g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 4.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.43mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.466mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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 |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 1573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tempeh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins