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Surimi vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between surimi and pepperoni?

  • Surimi is richer in phosphorus, while pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • Pepperoni has 2 times less phosphorus than surimi. Surimi has 282mg of phosphorus, while pepperoni has 158mg.
  • Surimi is lower in cholesterol.
  • Surimi has a higher glycemic index (50) than pepperoni (28).

We used Fish, surimi and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.6%
Contains more IronIron +411.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +639.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9663.6%
~equal in Selenium ~29µg

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.
Surimi
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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% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1106.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +480.5%
Contains more WaterWater +167.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5042.2%
Contains more OtherOther +549.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13839.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +906.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.191g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.9g 46.28g 70%
Sodium 143mg 1582mg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 0.149g 20.77g 52%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.074mg 46%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.987mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 4.458g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.362mg 26%
Cholesterol 30mg 97mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.271mg 21%
Calories 99kcal 504kcal 20%
Zinc 0.33mg 2.44mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.257mg 18%
Phosphorus 282mg 158mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.93mg 17%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.3µg 13%
Iron 0.26mg 1.33mg 13%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Protein 15.18g 19.25g 8%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Copper 0.032mg 0.091mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Magnesium 43mg 18mg 6%
Potassium 112mg 274mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.03mg 3%
Selenium 28.1µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 6.85g 1.18g 2%
Calcium 9mg 19mg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 6.85g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.734mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.202mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.387mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.515mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.77mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.35mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Surimi Pepperoni
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
19%
Surimi
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 1439mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.