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Bear meat vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bear meat and pepperoni

  • Bear meat is richer in iron, zinc, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, and choline, yet pepperoni is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bear meat is 118% higher.
  • Bear meat contains 4 times more zinc than pepperoni. Bear meat contains 10.27mg of zinc, while pepperoni contains 2.44mg.
  • Bear meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Bear meat has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +706.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.9%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 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 ProteinProtein +68.4%
Contains more WaterWater +87.6%
Contains more FatsFats +245.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +640.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +267%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bear meat Pepperoni
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Bear meat Pepperoni DV% diff.
Iron 10.73mg 1.33mg 118%
Zinc 10.27mg 2.44mg 71%
Sodium 71mg 1582mg 66%
Saturated fat 3.54g 17.708g 64%
Fats 13.39g 46.28g 51%
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 1.3µg 49%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.257mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 5.66g 20.77g 38%
Selenium 11.2µg 29µg 32%
Protein 32.42g 19.25g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 4.458g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.271mg 14%
Choline 122.3mg 51.2mg 13%
Calories 259kcal 504kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 4.987mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.362mg 6%
Copper 0.148mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.03mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.8µg 3%
Phosphorus 170mg 158mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Cholesterol 98mg 97mg 0%
Potassium 263mg 274mg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Bear meat
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.

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