Chuck steak vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chuck steak and pepperoni?
- Chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, yet pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 72% more.
- Chuck steak has 4 times more zinc than pepperoni. While chuck steak has 8.68mg of zinc, pepperoni has only 2.44mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chuck steak is lower.
- The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.
We used Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8850% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +133.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +930% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +262.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2862.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
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 | -51.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +450.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 1.3µg | 72% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 1582mg | 66% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 2.44mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1.074mg | 46% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 46.28g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 17.708g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 20.77g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 4.458g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.271mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.33mg | 14% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 19.25g | 11% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 504kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 52IU | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 158mg | 5% |
| Choline | 79mg | 51.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.257mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.93mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 5.8µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 4.987mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 274mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.362mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | 1.527g | N/A |
| Folate | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | 0.164g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 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 | 0.006g | 0.136g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 3.605g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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