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Pepperoni vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pepperoni and Turkey meat

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin E, however, Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 78% more than Turkey meat.
  • Pepperoni has 77 times more Manganese than Turkey meat. While Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, Turkey meat has only 0.014mg.
  • Turkey meat has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more IronIron +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7571.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg
~equal in Selenium ~29.8µg

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% 39% 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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1371.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.948mg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +526.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1866.7%
Contains more OtherOther +887.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.3%
Contains more WaterWater +122.5%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +684.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.8%

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 meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 504kcal 189kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 46.28g 7.39g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 0.06g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0.06g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 109mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 15IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 19mg 14mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 239mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1.09mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.44mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 158mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 1582mg 103mg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.07mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.4µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.014mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.045mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.02µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 9µg Turkey meat
Trans Fat 1.527g 0.101g Turkey meat
Choline 51.2mg 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 17.708g 2.155g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 2.647g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 2.119g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.869mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.796mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 1.652mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.511mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.987mg 0.902mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.105g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.008g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.001g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.01g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.014g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 1.841g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Turkey meat
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
48%
Pepperoni
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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