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Pepperoni vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pepperoni and Short ribs

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Sodium needs 67% more than Short ribs.
  • Pepperoni contains 83 times more Manganese than Short ribs. While Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, Short ribs contain only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Short ribs are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Manganese +8161.5%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Manganese +8161.5%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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 E +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.5%
Equal in Folate - 5
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.5%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +549.3%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Equal in Fats - 41.98
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +549.3%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Equal in Fats - 41.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.8
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.88
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.8
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.88

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 46.28g 41.98g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 471kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 12mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 274mg 224mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 2.44mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.091mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Manganese 1.074mg 0.013mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 20.8µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.29mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 27IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.7µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.05mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.15mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.452mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.252mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.22mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.4µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.142mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.862mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.575mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.652mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.511mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.987mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.688mg
Cholesterol 97mg 94mg Short ribs
Trans Fat 1.527g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.708g 17.8g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.016g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 18.88g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.53g 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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Pepperoni Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1532mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092000000000002g)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.