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Tomato sauce vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tomato sauce and pepperoni

  • Pepperoni is richer than tomato sauce in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 88% higher.
  • Tomato sauce contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
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 CopperCopper +26.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.7%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1009.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +485.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1029.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +417.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 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 +350%
Contains more WaterWater +219.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1504.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15326.7%
Contains more OtherOther +148.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47104.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3584.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.041g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.3g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 11mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.6µg 29µg 52%
Manganese 0.113mg 1.074mg 42%
Protein 1.2g 19.25g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.458g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 4.987mg 25%
Calories 24kcal 504kcal 24%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.271mg 21%
Zinc 0.22mg 2.44mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.362mg 20%
Phosphorus 27mg 158mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.257mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.93mg 12%
Vitamin C 7mg 0mg 8%
Choline 9.9mg 51.2mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Iron 0.96mg 1.33mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.8µg 3%
Copper 0.115mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 1.03mg 3%
Fructose 1.67g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 14mg 19mg 1%
Potassium 297mg 274mg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 5.31g 1.18g 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 3.81g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 3.56g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
12%
Tomato sauce
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.