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 for 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.
- Beef has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11833.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +223.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +262.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1.3µg | 121% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 17.708g | 69% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 1582mg | 66% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 46.28g | 61% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.074mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 20.77g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 4.458g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.362mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.33mg | 21% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 19.25g | 17% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 504kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.271mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 158mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.44mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.257mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.93mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 29µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 52IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 4.987mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 5.8µg | 4% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 51.2mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 274mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | 1.527g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 0.164g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 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 | 0.017g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.136g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 3.605g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +607.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2270% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +659.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +738% |
