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Beef vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef and Pepperoni

  • Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef is 121% higher.
  • Beef contains 2 times more Iron than Pepperoni. Beef contains 3.04mg of Iron, while Pepperoni contains 1.33mg.
  • Beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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.
Beef
Beef
6
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +11833.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +11833.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
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
Beef
6
:
5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Water +130.2%
Contains more Fats +607.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2270%
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 +43.1%
Contains more Water +130.2%
Contains more Fats +607.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2270%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
Beef
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +738%
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +738%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 27.55g 19.25g Beef
Fats 6.54g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 169kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 13mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 3.04mg 1.33mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 259mg 158mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 274mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 1582mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 2.44mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.091mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 25.4µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 3IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.257mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 4.987mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.362mg Beef
Folate 7µg 5µg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 1.3µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.23mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.869mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.901mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 1.575mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 1.652mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.511mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.778mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.987mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.688mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 97mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g 1.527g Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 17.708g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef 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
79%
Beef
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.