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Beef Liver vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef Liver and pepperoni

  • Pepperoni has less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and choline than beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 2887% more than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
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 +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains more IronIron +391.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +15595.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.7%

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 6.3% 3147% 10% 18% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1232.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +664.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5329.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +4960%
Contains more CholineCholine +732%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 +51.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +334.7%
Contains more WaterWater +106%
Contains more FatsFats +779.8%
Contains more OtherOther +175.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 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 -83.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1747.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.3µg 2887%
Copper 14.283mg 0.091mg 1577%
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg 1049%
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.257mg 244%
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.93mg 124%
Cholesterol 396mg 97mg 100%
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.987mg 78%
Choline 426mg 51.2mg 68%
Saturated fat 2.947g 17.708g 67%
Sodium 79mg 1582mg 65%
Iron 6.54mg 1.33mg 65%
Fats 5.26g 46.28g 63%
Folate 253µg 5µg 62%
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.362mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 1.124g 20.77g 49%
Phosphorus 497mg 158mg 48%
Manganese 0.356mg 1.074mg 31%
Zinc 5.3mg 2.44mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 4.458g 22%
Protein 29.08g 19.25g 20%
Calories 191kcal 504kcal 16%
Selenium 36.1µg 29µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.271mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.03mg 3%
Potassium 352mg 274mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 5.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Calcium 6mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 5.13g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 5.13g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin D 49IU 52IU 0%
Trans fat 0.365g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 1.215mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 2.67mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.759mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.761mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.879mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver 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
1097%
Beef Liver
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 299mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.