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Beef sirloin vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef sirloin and Pepperoni

  • Beef sirloin has more Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 79% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin has 2 times more Zinc than Pepperoni. While Beef sirloin has 5.7mg of Zinc, Pepperoni has only 2.44mg.
  • Beef sirloin has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
8
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +133.6%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +9663.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +133.6%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +9663.6%
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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
4
:
6
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +314.3%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Pepperoni
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 B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +314.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Water +122.7%
Contains more Fats +820.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +703.4%
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Pepperoni
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 Protein +60%
Contains more Water +122.7%
Contains more Fats +820.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +703.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +935.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2309.7%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +935.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2309.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 30.8g 19.25g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 177kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 22mg 19mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.33mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 158mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 274mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 1582mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 2.44mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.011mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 38.9µg 29µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 4.987mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.362mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 5µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.3µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 1.23mg 0.869mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0.901mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.575mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.652mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.511mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.778mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.987mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.688mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 97mg Beef sirloin
Trans Fat 1.527g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 17.708g Beef sirloin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin 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
52%
Beef sirloin
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1516mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.793g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.