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Pepperoni vs. Turkey neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and turkey neck?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin D, and vitamin E, while turkey neck is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and copper.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 80% higher.
  • Turkey neck has 19 times less manganese than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, while turkey neck has 0.056mg.
  • Turkey neck is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than turkey neck (0).

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw types in this comparison.

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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% 7.2% 12% 38% 47% 92% 69% 30% 7.3% 156%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106%
Contains more IronIron +31.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1817.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +56%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~160mg
~equal in Selenium ~28.6µg

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% 4.3% 2.4% 4.5% 13% 49% 92% 48% 84% 220% 0% 3.8% 29%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.924mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.364mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg
~equal in Choline ~54mg

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
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +666.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +209.8%
Contains more WaterWater +165.9%

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
33% 37% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.647 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1038.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%

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 neck
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 neck DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 1.647g 73%
Fats 46.28g 6.04g 62%
Sodium 1582mg 233mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 1.824g 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.056mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.478g 20%
Calories 504kcal 125kcal 19%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.76µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.051mg 18%
Zinc 2.44mg 3.39mg 9%
Copper 0.091mg 0.142mg 6%
Cholesterol 97mg 115mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.3µg 5%
Vitamin D 52IU 13IU 5%
Protein 19.25g 16.51g 5%
Iron 1.33mg 1.01mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 133mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.211mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.801mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 24mg 1%
Choline 51.2mg 54mg 1%
Selenium 29µg 28.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 158mg 160mg 0%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.924mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.364mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.144mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.363mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.432mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.532mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.008g 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 Turkey neck
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
42%
Turkey neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
47%
Turkey neck

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.