Beef shank vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beef shank and Pepperoni
- Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Beef shank covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 104% more than Pepperoni.
- Beef shank contains 4 times more Zinc than Pepperoni. While Beef shank contains 10.49mg of Zinc, Pepperoni contains only 2.44mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef shank is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered 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.
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Calcium
+68.4%
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Iron
+190.2%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+66.5%
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Potassium
+63.1%
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Sodium
-96%
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Zinc
+329.9%
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Copper
+89%
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Manganese
+5270%
Equal in Selenium - 29
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Calcium
+68.4%
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Iron
+190.2%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+66.5%
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Potassium
+63.1%
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-96%
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Zinc
+329.9%
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Copper
+89%
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Manganese
+5270%
Equal in Selenium - 29
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.
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Vitamin B3
+18.1%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+191.5%
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Vitamin B1
+93.6%
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Vitamin B2
+22.4%
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Vitamin B5
+126.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
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Vitamin B3
+18.1%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+191.5%
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Vitamin B1
+93.6%
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Vitamin B2
+22.4%
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Vitamin B5
+126.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+75%
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Water
+103.9%
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Fats
+627.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+170.9%
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
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0 g
Water:
58.21 g
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1.75 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
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Protein
+75%
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Water
+103.9%
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+627.7%
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+170.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+626.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2022.9%
Saturated Fat:
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.21 g
Saturated Fat:
17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.458 g
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Saturated Fat
-87.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+626.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2022.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 33.68g | 19.25g |
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| Fats | 6.36g | 46.28g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 201kcal | 504kcal |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 3.86mg | 1.33mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 263mg | 158mg |
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| Potassium | 447mg | 274mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 1582mg |
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| Zinc | 10.49mg | 2.44mg |
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1.074mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 52IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.271mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.89mg | 4.987mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.93mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.37mg | 0.362mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.79µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.377mg | 0.23mg |
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| Threonine | 1.471mg | 0.869mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.514mg | 0.901mg |
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| Leucine | 2.662mg | 1.575mg |
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| Lysine | 2.802mg | 1.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.862mg | 0.511mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.315mg | 0.778mg |
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| Valine | 1.638mg | 0.987mg |
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| Histidine | 1.153mg | 0.688mg |
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| Cholesterol | 78mg | 97mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.29g | 17.708g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.86g | 20.77g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.21g | 4.458g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1518mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.