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Roast beef vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roast beef and Pepperoni

  • Roast beef has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Iron, however, Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Roast beef.
  • Pepperoni has 2 times less Potassium than Roast beef. Roast beef has 647mg of Potassium, while Pepperoni has 274mg.
  • Roast beef contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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.
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Manganese +7060%
Contains more Selenium +97.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +54.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +136.1%
Contains less Sodium -46.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.1%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Manganese +7060%
Contains more Selenium +97.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
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 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
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 B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +158.2%
Contains more Fats +1154.2%
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Contains more Other +42.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +158.2%
Contains more Fats +1154.2%
Contains more Carbs +84.4%
Contains more Other +42.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1265.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1551.1%
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1265.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1551.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 18.62g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 3.69g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0.64g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 115kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0.29g 0g Pepperoni
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 2.05mg 1.33mg Roast beef
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 158mg Roast beef
Potassium 647mg 274mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 1582mg Roast beef
Zinc 3.2mg 2.44mg Roast beef
Copper 0.086mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.015mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 14.7µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 4.987mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.362mg Roast beef
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 1.3µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 51mg 97mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g 1.527g Roast beef
Saturated Fat 1.318g 17.708g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.004g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roast beef 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
48%
Roast beef
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.