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Pork shoulder vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork shoulder and Pepperoni?

  • Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin E .
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% more.
  • Pork shoulder has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pepperoni. While Pork shoulder has 0.767mg of Vitamin B1, Pepperoni has only 0.271mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pork shoulder is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +9663.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Zinc - 2.44
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +9663.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Zinc - 2.44
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
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 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
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 D +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183%
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 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.362
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork shoulder 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 Pork shoulder Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 17.18g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 17.99g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 236kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 15mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.05mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 182mg 158mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 302mg 274mg Pork shoulder
Sodium 65mg 1582mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.7mg 2.44mg Pork shoulder
Copper 0.084mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.011mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 25.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 70IU 52IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg 1.3µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.271mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.257mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.768mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.36mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.531mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.441mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.921mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.656mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 71mg 97mg Pork shoulder
Trans Fat 1.527g Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 17.708g Pork shoulder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 8.01g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 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
Pork shoulder 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
50%
Pork shoulder
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
76%
Pepperoni

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. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.