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Brisket vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brisket and Pepperoni

  • Brisket has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Choline, however, Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Sodium 67% more than Brisket.
  • Brisket has 3 times more Zinc than Pepperoni. While Brisket has 6.69mg of Zinc, Pepperoni has only 2.44mg.
  • Brisket has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
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 more IronIron +82.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10640%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg
~equal in Selenium ~29µg

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.
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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
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% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +83.8%
Contains more FatsFats +151.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1592.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +161.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +554.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 289kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 28.82g 19.25g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 106mg 97mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Brisket
Calcium 16mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 232mg 274mg Pepperoni
Iron 2.43mg 1.33mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.091mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 2.44mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 158mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 1582mg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.01mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 27.1µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 1.3µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 9µg 5µg Brisket
Trans Fat 1.527g Brisket
Choline 109.8mg 51.2mg Brisket
Saturated Fat 7.305g 17.708g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 1.101mg 0.869mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 0.901mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.575mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 1.652mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.511mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.778mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 0.987mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.688mg Brisket
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
44%
Brisket
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1534mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.