Turkey breast vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey breast and pepperoni different?
- Turkey breast is richer in vitamin B6, while pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 79% more than turkey breast.
- Turkey breast is lower in cholesterol.
- Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than turkey breast (0).
Turkey, all classes, breast, meat, and skin, raw and Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5866.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +367.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +209.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 1.91g | 17.708g | 72% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 1582mg | 66% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 46.28g | 60% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 1.074mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.66g | 20.77g | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.3µg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66g | 4.458g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.271mg | 18% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 504kcal | 17% |
| Selenium | 22.4µg | 29µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.257mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 97mg | 11% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48mg | 0.362mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.57mg | 2.44mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.621mg | 0.93mg | 6% |
| Protein | 21.89g | 19.25g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 158mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.33mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.2mg | 4.987mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 274mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.957mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.704mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.996mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.616mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.857mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +145.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +559.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +355.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
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 | -89.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +680.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.6% |
