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Rib eye steak vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rib eye steak and Pepperoni

  • Rib eye steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pepperoni is 66% higher.
  • Rib eye steak contains 2 times more Zinc than Pepperoni. Rib eye steak contains 5.91mg of Zinc, while Pepperoni contains 2.44mg.
  • Rib eye steak contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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.
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
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5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.2%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +1242.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Selenium - 29
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +68.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.2%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Manganese +1242.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Selenium - 29

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.
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
5
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6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +930%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Rib eye steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
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 B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +930%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Water +90.9%
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47300%
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 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 Protein +23.1%
Contains more Water +90.9%
Contains more Fats +112.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
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2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.1%
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +334.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 23.69g 19.25g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 291kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 11mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 2.24mg 1.33mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Rib eye steak
Phosphorus 152mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 260mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 54mg 1582mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 2.44mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.08mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29.7µg 29µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 7IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.257mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.362mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.3µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.23mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.869mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0.901mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 1.575mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 1.652mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.511mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.778mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 0.987mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg 0.688mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 97mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g 1.527g Rib eye steak
Saturated Fat 9.684g 17.708g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.04g Pepperoni

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak 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%
Rib eye steak
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.