Flank steak vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Flank steak and Pepperoni
- Flank steak is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Choline, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Pepperoni covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 72% more than Flank steak.
- Flank steak contains 2 times more Choline than Pepperoni. While Flank steak contains 105.4mg of Choline, Pepperoni contains only 51.2mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Flank steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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.
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Iron
+30.8%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Phosphorus
+32.9%
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Potassium
+23.7%
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Sodium
-96.5%
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Zinc
+100.8%
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Copper
+11%
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Manganese
+11833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 29
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Iron
+30.8%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Phosphorus
+32.9%
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Potassium
+23.7%
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Sodium
-96.5%
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Zinc
+100.8%
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Copper
+11%
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Manganese
+11833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 19
Equal in Selenium - 29
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.
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Vitamin B3
+47.6%
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Vitamin B6
+59.9%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin B12
+25.4%
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Vitamin E
+171.1%
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Vitamin B1
+261.3%
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Vitamin B2
+93.2%
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Vitamin B5
+70.6%
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Vitamin K
+314.3%
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Vitamin B3
+47.6%
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Vitamin B6
+59.9%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin B12
+25.4%
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Vitamin E
+171.1%
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Vitamin B1
+261.3%
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Vitamin B2
+93.2%
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Vitamin B5
+70.6%
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Vitamin K
+314.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+43.7%
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Water
+124.8%
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Fats
+462.3%
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Equal in Other - 4.74
Protein:
27.66 g
Fats:
8.23 g
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64.17 g
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Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
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4.74 g
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Protein
+43.7%
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Water
+124.8%
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+462.3%
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Equal in Other - 4.74
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-80.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+526.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1284.5%
Saturated Fat:
3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.322 g
Saturated Fat:
17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.458 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+526.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1284.5%
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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Protein | 27.66g | 19.25g |
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Fats | 8.23g | 46.28g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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Calories | 192kcal | 504kcal |
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Calcium | 20mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 1.74mg | 1.33mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 158mg |
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Potassium | 339mg | 274mg |
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Sodium | 56mg | 1582mg |
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Zinc | 4.9mg | 2.44mg |
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Copper | 0.082mg | 0.091mg |
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Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.074mg |
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Selenium | 29.4µg | 29µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 1.03mg |
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Vitamin D | 52IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.271mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.133mg | 0.257mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 7.363mg | 4.987mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.93mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.579mg | 0.362mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 5.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.23mg |
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Threonine | 1.105mg | 0.869mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.259mg | 0.901mg |
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Leucine | 2.201mg | 1.575mg |
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Lysine | 2.338mg | 1.652mg |
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Methionine | 0.72mg | 0.511mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.093mg | 0.778mg |
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Valine | 1.372mg | 0.987mg |
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Histidine | 0.883mg | 0.688mg |
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Cholesterol | 79mg | 97mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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Saturated Fat | 3.395g | 17.708g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 3.317g | 20.77g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 4.458g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g |
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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
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76%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1526mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Flank steak 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.