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Yam vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yam and Pepperoni different?

  • Yam is richer in Vitamin C, while Pepperoni is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 88% more than Yam.
  • Yam is lower in Sodium.

Yam, 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.
Yam
Yam
4
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +95.6%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +146.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.3%
Contains more Zinc +916.7%
Contains more Manganese +170.5%
Contains more Selenium +4042.9%
Yam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +197.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +95.6%
Contains more Calcium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +146.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.3%
Contains more Zinc +916.7%
Contains more Manganese +170.5%
Contains more Selenium +4042.9%

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.
Yam
Yam
3
:
9
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +360%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +703.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +152.2%
Yam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
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 +360%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +703.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +152.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Carbs +2262.7%
Contains more Water +143.8%
Contains more Protein +1158.2%
Contains more Fats +27123.5%
Contains more Other +478%
Yam
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 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 +2262.7%
Contains more Water +143.8%
Contains more Protein +1158.2%
Contains more Fats +27123.5%
Contains more Other +478%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yam
Yam
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5765.8%
Yam
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 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 +346066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5765.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yam Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 23.78g 1.18g Yam
Protein 1.53g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 0.17g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 27.88g 1.18g Yam
Calories 118kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0.5g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 4.1g 0g Yam
Calcium 17mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.54mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Yam
Phosphorus 55mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 816mg 274mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 1582mg Yam
Zinc 0.24mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.178mg 0.091mg Yam
Manganese 0.397mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 0.7µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 138IU 0IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 17.1mg 0mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 0.552mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 23µg 5µg Yam
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.054mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.052mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.096mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.059mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.021mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.071mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.062mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.034mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Yam
Trans Fat 0g 1.527g Yam
Saturated Fat 0.037g 17.708g Yam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 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
Yam Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Yam
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Yam
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 1573mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.