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Elk meat vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Elk meat and Pepperoni different?

  • Elk meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 82% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 4 times more Copper than Pepperoni. While Elk meat contains 0.349mg of Copper, Pepperoni contains only 0.091mg.
  • Elk meat has less Saturated Fat.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties 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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
7
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +206%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Manganese +5552.6%
Contains more Selenium +176.2%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +206%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Manganese +5552.6%
Contains more Selenium +176.2%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
6
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Elk 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% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
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 B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +59.8%
Contains more Water +127.4%
Contains more Fats +1257.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +426.7%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +59.8%
Contains more Water +127.4%
Contains more Fats +1257.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +426.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2041.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2668.9%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2041.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2668.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk meat 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 Elk meat Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 30.76g 19.25g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 162kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 4.07mg 1.33mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 158mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 274mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 1582mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 2.44mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.091mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 10.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.257mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 4.987mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.93mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.362mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 5µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.3µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.23mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg 0.869mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg 0.901mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg 1.575mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg 1.652mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg 0.511mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.778mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg 0.987mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg 0.688mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 97mg Elk meat
Trans Fat 1.527g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 1.342g 17.708g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
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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is better in case of low diet
Elk 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
67%
Elk meat
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1532mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.