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Pepperoni vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pepperoni and turkey bacon

  • Pepperoni has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B3, while turkey bacon has more phosphorus and calcium.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 66% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 57 times less manganese than pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while turkey bacon contains 0.019mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in turkey bacon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Turkey bacon, unprepared.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5552.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.54mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +836.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +803.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.237mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.19µg

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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more FatsFats +173.4%
Contains more OtherOther +39%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +116.6%

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% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +233.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.699g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Turkey bacon
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 4.52g 60%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.019mg 46%
Fats 46.28g 16.93g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 6.223g 36%
Selenium 29µg 15.8µg 24%
Sodium 1582mg 1069mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.03mg 20%
Calories 504kcal 226kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.244mg 9%
Phosphorus 158mg 222mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Protein 19.25g 15.94g 7%
Calcium 19mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.032mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.675mg 5%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.19µg 5%
Cholesterol 97mg 86mg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.068mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.237mg 2%
Potassium 274mg 349mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 4.699g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Zinc 2.44mg 2.54mg 1%
Iron 1.33mg 1.4mg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 1.89g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 1.89g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Turkey bacon
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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.