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Beef shank vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef shank and pepperoni

  • Beef shank is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and copper, yet pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Beef shank covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 104% more than pepperoni.
  • Beef shank contains 4 times more zinc than pepperoni. While beef shank contains 10.49mg of zinc, pepperoni contains only 2.44mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beef shank is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef shank is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
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 +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.1%
Contains more IronIron +190.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +89%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5270%
~equal in Selenium ~29µg

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% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 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% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +191.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.362mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 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 +75%
Contains more WaterWater +103.9%
Contains more FatsFats +627.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +170.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.21 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 -87.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +626.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2022.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 1.3µg 104%
Zinc 10.49mg 2.44mg 73%
Saturated fat 2.29g 17.708g 70%
Sodium 64mg 1582mg 66%
Fats 6.36g 46.28g 61%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.074mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 2.86g 20.77g 45%
Iron 3.86mg 1.33mg 32%
Protein 33.68g 19.25g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 4.458g 28%
Phosphorus 263mg 158mg 15%
Calories 201kcal 504kcal 15%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.271mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.93mg 10%
Copper 0.172mg 0.091mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 4.987mg 6%
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 447mg 274mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.257mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 18mg 3%
Selenium 30µg 29µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.362mg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 32mg 19mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 1.471mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.514mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 2.662mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.802mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.862mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.638mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 1.153mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 0.002g 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
Beef shank 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
60%
Beef shank
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
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. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.