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Tomato vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomato and Pepperoni?

  • Pepperoni has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 than Tomato.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% higher.
  • Tomato is lower in Sodium.

We used Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.
Tomato
Tomato
1
:
9
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +392.6%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +558.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +1335.3%
Contains more Copper +54.2%
Contains more Manganese +842.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Tomato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +392.6%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +558.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Zinc +1335.3%
Contains more Copper +54.2%
Contains more Manganese +842.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
Tomato
4
:
8
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +944.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Tomato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +944.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
Tomato
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +229.7%
Contains more Water +231.1%
Contains more Protein +2087.5%
Contains more Fats +23040%
Contains more Other +829.4%
Tomato
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Pepperoni
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 Carbs +229.7%
Contains more Water +231.1%
Contains more Protein +2087.5%
Contains more Fats +23040%
Contains more Other +829.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
Tomato
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5271.1%
Tomato
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5271.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 1.18g Tomato
Protein 0.88g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 0.2g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 3.89g 1.18g Tomato
Calories 18kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Fructose 1.37g 0g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.2g 0g Tomato
Calcium 10mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.27mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 24mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 237mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 5mg 1582mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.059mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.114mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 0µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 833IU 0IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 0µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 15µg 5µg Tomato
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 7.9µg 5.8µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.027mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.025mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.027mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.006mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.018mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.014mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0g 1.527g Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 17.708g Tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tomato
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1577mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.