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Chuck steak vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chuck steak and Pepperoni?

  • Chuck steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 72% more.
  • Chuck steak has 4 times more Zinc than Pepperoni. While Chuck steak has 8.68mg of Zinc, Pepperoni has only 2.44mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chuck steak is lower.

We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +8850%
Equal in Selenium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +8850%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +930%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 4%
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 Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +930%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Water +93.4%
Contains more Fats +135.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2862.5%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 Protein +29.8%
Contains more Water +93.4%
Contains more Fats +135.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2862.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.4%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chuck steak Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 24.98g 19.25g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 277kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 16mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 2.45mg 1.33mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 158mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 274mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 1582mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 2.44mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.012mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 27.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Chuck steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 5IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.362mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Chuck steak
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.3µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.23mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.869mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.901mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.575mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.652mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.511mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.778mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 0.987mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.688mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 97mg Chuck steak
Trans Fat 1.287g 1.527g Chuck steak
Saturated Fat 8.66g 17.708g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g 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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Chuck steak 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
56%
Chuck steak
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1511mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.

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