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Turkey ham vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between turkey ham and pepperoni?

  • Turkey ham is higher in phosphorus and selenium, yet pepperoni is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% more.
  • Turkey ham has 2 times more phosphorus than pepperoni. While turkey ham has 289mg of phosphorus, pepperoni has only 158mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in turkey ham is lower.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +82.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more IronIron +33%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
~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 0% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +162.7%
Contains more WaterWater +157.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1057%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 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 -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1453.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +410.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey ham Pepperoni
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Turkey ham Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.2g 17.708g 75%
Fats 4g 46.28g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 20.77g 49%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Sodium 909mg 1582mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 4.458g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.362mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.3µg 21%
Phosphorus 289mg 158mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Calories 118kcal 504kcal 19%
Selenium 38.2µg 29µg 17%
Cholesterol 64mg 97mg 11%
Copper 0.091mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Protein 16.3g 19.25g 6%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 4.987mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Iron 1mg 1.33mg 4%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.44mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.271mg 3%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.257mg 1%
Potassium 253mg 274mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 1.18g 1%
Calcium 7mg 19mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 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
Turkey ham 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
24%
Turkey ham
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
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. 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.