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Caribou meat vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caribou meat and pepperoni

  • Caribou meat has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, zinc, and copper; however, pepperoni is richer in manganese and selenium.
  • Caribou meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 223% more than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni has 5 times less iron than caribou meat. Caribou meat has 6.17mg of iron, while pepperoni has 1.33mg.
  • Caribou meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of caribou meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, caribou, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%
Contains more IronIron +363.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +189%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1134.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%

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.
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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
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 Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +410.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +314.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.271mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 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 +54.6%
Contains more WaterWater +118.7%
Contains more FatsFats +947.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +40.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1461.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +619%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caribou meat Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.64µg 1.3µg 223%
Saturated fat 1.7g 17.708g 73%
Sodium 60mg 1582mg 66%
Fats 4.42g 46.28g 64%
Iron 6.17mg 1.33mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 1.33g 20.77g 49%
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.257mg 49%
Manganese 0.087mg 1.074mg 43%
Vitamin B5 2.68mg 0.93mg 35%
Selenium 13.6µg 29µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.62g 4.458g 26%
Zinc 5.26mg 2.44mg 26%
Protein 29.77g 19.25g 21%
Copper 0.263mg 0.091mg 19%
Calories 167kcal 504kcal 17%
Choline 122.6mg 51.2mg 13%
Phosphorus 233mg 158mg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin B3 5.79mg 4.987mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 5.8µg 4%
Cholesterol 109mg 97mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 1.03mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.362mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.271mg 2%
Potassium 310mg 274mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 22mg 19mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.458mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 1.273mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.347mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 2.457mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.697mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.665mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.324mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.399mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 1.179mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 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
Caribou meat 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
118%
Caribou meat
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Caribou meat
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.