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Deer meat vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Deer meat and Pepperoni

  • Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Deer meat is 97% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 3 times more Iron than Pepperoni. Deer meat contains 4.25mg of Iron, while Pepperoni contains 1.33mg.
  • Deer meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
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 +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.4%
Contains more IronIron +219.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4781.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.6%

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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +178.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.271mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.93mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 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 +55.3%
Contains more WaterWater +135.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1869.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +761.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 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 -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3649.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3410.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Deer meat Pepperoni
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 149kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 29.9g 19.25g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 88mg 97mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 434mg 274mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 1.33mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.091mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 2.44mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 158mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 1582mg Deer meat
Vitamin E 0.62mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.022mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 11µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.257mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 4.987mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.362mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 1.3µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 9µg 5µg Deer meat
Trans Fat 1.527g Deer meat
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 1.142g 17.708g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.23mg Deer meat
Threonine 1.133mg 0.869mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.901mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.575mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 1.652mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.511mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.778mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 0.987mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.688mg Deer meat
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 0.001g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Deer 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
79%
Deer meat
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Deer meat
Deer meat 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.
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.