Beef tenderloin vs Pepperoni - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Beef tenderloin and Pepperoni?
- Beef tenderloin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc, while Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% higher.
- Pepperoni has 2 times less Iron than Beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 3.11mg of Iron, while Pepperoni has 1.33mg.
- Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+133.8%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+28.5%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Sodium
-96.4%
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Zinc
+65.2%
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Copper
+35.2%
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Calcium
+111.1%
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Iron
+133.8%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+28.5%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Sodium
-96.4%
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Zinc
+65.2%
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Copper
+35.2%
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Calcium
+111.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin B12
+89.2%
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Vitamin B1
+201.1%
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Vitamin B3
+66.2%
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Vitamin B5
+272%
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Vitamin B6
+44.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin B12
+89.2%
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Vitamin B1
+201.1%
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Vitamin B3
+66.2%
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Vitamin B5
+272%
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Vitamin B6
+44.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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Protein | 23.9g | 19.25g |
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Fats | 24.6g | 46.28g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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Calories | 324kcal | 504kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | 0g |
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Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 9mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 3.11mg | 1.33mg |
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Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 203mg | 158mg |
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Potassium | 331mg | 274mg |
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Sodium | 57mg | 1582mg |
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Zinc | 4.03mg | 2.44mg |
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Copper | 0.123mg | 0.091mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | mg | 1.03mg |
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Vitamin D | IU | 52IU |
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Vitamin D | µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.271mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.257mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 4.987mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.93mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.362mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin K | µg | 5.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.23mg |
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Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.869mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.901mg |
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Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.575mg |
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Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.652mg |
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Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.511mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.778mg |
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Valine | 1.163mg | 0.987mg |
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Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.688mg |
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Cholesterol | 85mg | 97mg |
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Trans Fat | g | 1.527g |
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Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 17.708g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 20.77g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 4.458g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
51

58

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
143%

116%

Carbohydrates
0%

1%

Fats
114%

214%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)