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Beer vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and pepperoni

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc in pepperoni is higher than in beer.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 89% more than beer.
  • Beer contains less sodium.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +914.8%
Contains more IronIron +6550%
Contains more CopperCopper +1720%
Contains more ZincZinc +24300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1028.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13325%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%

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.
Beer
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
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 FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +928%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +872.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +687%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +406.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +200.8%
Contains more WaterWater +222.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4084.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 4mg 1582mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.3µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.6µg 29µg 52%
Manganese 0.008mg 1.074mg 46%
Protein 0.46g 19.25g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.458g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 4.987mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.362mg 24%
Calories 43kcal 504kcal 23%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.271mg 22%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.44mg 22%
Phosphorus 14mg 158mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.257mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.93mg 18%
Iron 0.02mg 1.33mg 16%
Copper 0.005mg 0.091mg 10%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Potassium 27mg 274mg 7%
Choline 10.1mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 18mg 3%
Calcium 4mg 19mg 2%
Carbs 3.55g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 1.18g N/A
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 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
Beer 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
3%
Beer
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.