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Bison meat vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bison meat and Pepperoni

  • Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Choline, and Zinc, yet Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 84% higher.
  • Bison meat contains 3 times more Iron than Pepperoni. Bison meat contains 3.42mg of Iron, while Pepperoni contains 1.33mg.
  • Bison meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
Bison meat
Bison meat
8
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +13325%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.8%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +13325%

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.
Bison meat
Bison meat
4
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +346.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Bison meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 25% 63% 70% 0% 93% 6% 358% 4%
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 B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +346.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +47.7%
Contains more Water +133.1%
Contains more Fats +1812.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Bison meat
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 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 Protein +47.7%
Contains more Water +133.1%
Contains more Fats +1812.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +82.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2086.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1757.5%
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2086.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1757.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 28.44g 19.25g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 143kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 8mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 3.42mg 1.33mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 158mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg 274mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 1582mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.44mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.091mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 35.5µg 29µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.257mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.362mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 5µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.3µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 1.171mg 0.869mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 0.901mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.575mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.652mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.511mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.778mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 0.987mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.688mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 82mg 97mg Bison meat
Trans Fat 1.527g Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 17.708g Bison meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 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
Bison meat Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Bison meat
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/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.