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Tuna salad vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tuna salad and pepperoni

  • Tuna salad is higher in selenium, yet pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 81% more than tuna salad.
  • The amount of sodium in tuna salad is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, tuna salad 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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 +59.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.9%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2585%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +346.9%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +697.5%
Contains more WaterWater +121.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more FatsFats +399.8%
Contains more OtherOther +122.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +619.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.458g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.544g 17.708g 73%
Fats 9.26g 46.28g 57%
Sodium 402mg 1582mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 20.77g 45%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.074mg 45%
Cholesterol 13mg 97mg 28%
Selenium 41.2µg 29µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.362mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.271mg 20%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.44mg 17%
Calories 187kcal 504kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.257mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.93mg 13%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 4.987mg 11%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Protein 16.04g 19.25g 6%
Copper 0.145mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 1.3µg 4%
Iron 1mg 1.33mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Phosphorus 178mg 158mg 3%
Potassium 178mg 274mg 3%
Carbs 9.41g 1.18g 3%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 4.458g 2%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.