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Pepperoni vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni and Pork shoulder?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin E , yet Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% more.
  • Pepperoni has 98 times more Manganese than Pork shoulder. While Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, Pork shoulder has only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pork shoulder is lower.

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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
:
4
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +9663.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.084
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +9663.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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
6
:
5
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.275
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348
Equal in Folate - 5
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 shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.275
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.348
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
4
:
1
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +157.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +485.2%
Contains more Water +124.2%
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 shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +157.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +485.2%
Contains more Water +124.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%

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 shoulder
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 Pepperoni Pork shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 17.18g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 17.99g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 236kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 15mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 1.05mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 158mg 182mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 274mg 302mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 1582mg 65mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.44mg 2.7mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.091mg 0.084mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.011mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 25.5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.19mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 70IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.7µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.767mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.275mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.833mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.719mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.348mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.74µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.208mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.768mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.781mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg 1.36mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg 1.531mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg 0.441mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.681mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg 0.921mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg 0.656mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 71mg Pork shoulder
Trans Fat 1.527g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 17.708g 6.24g Pork shoulder
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 8.01g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.92g 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
Pepperoni Pork shoulder
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
50%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1517mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.468g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni 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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.