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Corned beef vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Corned beef and Pepperoni

  • Corned beef is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 57% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 2 times more Zinc than Pepperoni. Corned beef contains 4.58mg of Zinc, while Pepperoni contains 2.44mg.
  • Corned beef contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 +39.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4781.8%

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% 3.2% 3% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 +25.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +543.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +942.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 WaterWater +109.4%
Contains more FatsFats +143.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83%
~equal in Protein ~19.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 -64.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +565.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef 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 Corned beef Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 251kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 18.17g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 18.98g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 0.47g 1.18g Pepperoni
Carbs 0.47g 1.18g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 98mg 97mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 4IU 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Pepperoni
Calcium 8mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 145mg 274mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.86mg 1.33mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.091mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 2.44mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg 158mg Pepperoni
Sodium 973mg 1582mg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.022mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 32.8µg 29µg Corned beef
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.3µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 6µg 5µg Corned beef
Trans Fat 1.527g Corned beef
Choline 69.2mg 51.2mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 17.708g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.726mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.445mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.536mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.473mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.901mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.58mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
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
Corned beef 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
34%
Corned beef
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.