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Pepperoni vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pepperoni and tuna Bluefin

  • Pepperoni is higher in manganese and zinc, yet tuna Bluefin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Tuna Bluefin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 399% more than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni contains 54 times more manganese than tuna Bluefin. While pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, tuna Bluefin contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tuna Bluefin is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +216.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.31mg

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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +736.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.278mg

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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +636.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.4%
Contains more WaterWater +107%
~equal in Other ~4.72g

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +911.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 10.88µg 399%
Vitamin A 0µg 757µg 84%
Saturated fat 17.708g 1.612g 73%
Sodium 1582mg 50mg 67%
Fats 46.28g 6.28g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 2.053g 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.02mg 46%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 10.54mg 35%
Selenium 29µg 46.8µg 32%
Phosphorus 158mg 326mg 24%
Protein 19.25g 29.91g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.844g 17%
Calories 504kcal 184kcal 16%
Cholesterol 97mg 49mg 16%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.77mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.525mg 13%
Magnesium 18mg 64mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.37mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.306mg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.11mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.278mg 1%
Potassium 274mg 323mg 1%
Folate 5µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Iron 1.33mg 1.31mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.16g 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 Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 1532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.