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Beef ribs vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef ribs and Pepperoni

  • Beef ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Sodium 66% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs have 2 times more Zinc than Pepperoni. While Beef ribs have 5.76mg of Zinc, Pepperoni has only 2.44mg.
  • Beef ribs have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
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 IronIron +75.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8161.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg
~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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
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% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 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 +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +61.5%
Contains more FatsFats +51.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +677%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 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 -30.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +324.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 372kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 22.8g 19.25g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 85mg 97mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 290mg 274mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 1.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Zinc 5.76mg 2.44mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 158mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 1582mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.013mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 21.2µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 1.3µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 7µg 5µg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 1.527g Beef ribs
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 12.29g 17.708g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg 0.869mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 0.901mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg 1.575mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.652mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg 0.511mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.778mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg 0.987mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.688mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs 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
39%
Beef ribs
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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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