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Pork loin vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork loin and Pepperoni?

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% more.
  • Pork loin has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pepperoni. While Pork loin has 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, Pepperoni has only 0.271mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork loin is lower.

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

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.
Pork loin
Pork loin
4
:
8
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
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%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork loin
Pork loin
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Water +134.4%
Contains more Fats +267.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +523.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 Water +134.4%
Contains more Fats +267.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +523.7%
Equal in Protein - 19.25

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork loin 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

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