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Flank steak vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Flank steak and Pepperoni

  • Flank steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Choline, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 72% more than Flank steak.
  • Flank steak contains 2 times more Choline than Pepperoni. While Flank steak contains 105.4mg of Choline, Pepperoni contains only 51.2mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Flank steak is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled 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.
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +100.8%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Manganese +11833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +100.8%
Contains more Copper +11%
Contains more Manganese +11833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
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 B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +314.3%
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% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 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 B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.9%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +314.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.7%
Contains more Water +124.8%
Contains more Fats +462.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.74
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 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 +43.7%
Contains more Water +124.8%
Contains more Fats +462.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 4.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +526.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1284.5%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +526.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1284.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flank steak 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 Flank steak Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 27.66g 19.25g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 192kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 20mg 19mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 1.33mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 158mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 274mg Flank steak
Sodium 56mg 1582mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 2.44mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.009mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29.4µg 29µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 4.987mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.362mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 5µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.3µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 1.105mg 0.869mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0.901mg Flank steak
Leucine 2.201mg 1.575mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 1.652mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.72mg 0.511mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0.778mg Flank steak
Valine 1.372mg 0.987mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.688mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 97mg Flank steak
Trans Fat 1.527g Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 17.708g Flank steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 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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is better in case of low diet
Flank 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
48%
Flank steak
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak 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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.