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Pepperoni vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni and Pork loin?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, yet Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% more.
  • Pepperoni has 98 times more Manganese than Pork loin. While Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, Pork loin has only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork loin is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
5
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5
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.2%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +9663.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Zinc +40.2%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +9663.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
8
:
4
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Vitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.58
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%
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Fats +267.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +523.7%
Contains more Water +134.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.74
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
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +267.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +523.7%
Contains more Water +134.4%
Equal in Protein - 19.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pork loin Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 46.28g 12.58g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 198kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 0.79mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 158mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 274mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 1582mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 2.44mg 1.74mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.056mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.011mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.21mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 21IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.248mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.58mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.723mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 5µg 1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.53µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.869mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.575mg 1.572mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.511mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.987mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.688mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 97mg 63mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 1.527g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 17.708g 4.36g Pork loin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 5.61g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.34g 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
Pepperoni Pork loin
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
50%
Pepperoni
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1532mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork loin
Pork loin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.