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Turkey sausage vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between turkey sausage and pepperoni?

  • Pepperoni has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin D than turkey sausage.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 69% higher.
  • Pepperoni has 2 times less cholesterol than turkey sausage. Turkey sausage has 160mg of cholesterol, while pepperoni has 97mg.

We used Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.6% 20% 40% 37% 81% 66% 83% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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 1.7% 0% 3.8% 6% 14% 38% 69% 0% 48% 99% 4% 3% 18%
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 EVitamin E +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +401.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +51%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 18% 63% 2%
Protein: 15.42 g
Fats: 18.09 g
Carbs: 1.56 g
Water: 63.12 g
Other: 1.81 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 +32.2%
Contains more WaterWater +121.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.8%
Contains more FatsFats +155.8%
Contains more OtherOther +161.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 38% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.158 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.657 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 -78.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.7%
~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.
Turkey sausage Pepperoni
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey sausage Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.839g 17.708g 63%
Selenium 0µg 29µg 53%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Fats 18.09g 46.28g 43%
Sodium 639mg 1582mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 5.158g 20.77g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.79µg 1.3µg 21%
Cholesterol 160mg 97mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.271mg 18%
Calories 235kcal 504kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0.362mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.692mg 4.987mg 8%
Protein 15.42g 19.25g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.165mg 0.257mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.03mg 6%
Zinc 2.98mg 2.44mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.3µg 5%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 17IU 52IU 4%
Iron 1.07mg 1.33mg 3%
Choline 33.9mg 51.2mg 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.091mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.657g 4.458g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 229mg 274mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 1.56g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 1.56g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Phosphorus 155mg 158mg 0%
Folate 4µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.802mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.229mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.453mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.447mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.612mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.819mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.481mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey sausage 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
23%
Turkey sausage
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Turkey sausage
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.869g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey sausage
Turkey sausage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Turkey sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174600/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.