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Mutton vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mutton and pepperoni different?

  • Mutton is richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while pepperoni is higher in manganese and vitamin B1.
  • Mutton covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 131% more than pepperoni.
  • Mutton contains 4 times more iron than pepperoni. Mutton contains 4.76mg of iron, while pepperoni contains 1.33mg.
  • Mutton is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than mutton (0).

Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types were used 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +72.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more IronIron +257.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +143%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3154.5%

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 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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +241.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.93mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.362mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 +73.7%
Contains more WaterWater +89.1%
Contains more FatsFats +317.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1375%
Contains more OtherOther +238.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 -71%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +365.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 1.3µg 131%
Sodium 135mg 1582mg 63%
Saturated fat 5.142g 17.708g 57%
Fats 11.09g 46.28g 54%
Manganese 0.033mg 1.074mg 45%
Iron 4.76mg 1.33mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 4.459g 20.77g 41%
Zinc 5.93mg 2.44mg 32%
Protein 33.43g 19.25g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 4.458g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.271mg 18%
Selenium 38µg 29µg 16%
Phosphorus 272mg 158mg 16%
Calories 234kcal 504kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 4.987mg 10%
Choline 100.6mg 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Cholesterol 109mg 97mg 4%
Potassium 409mg 274mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.257mg 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.091mg 3%
Magnesium 31mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.03mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.93mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.362mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 19mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0.08g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0.08g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 1.403mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 2.764mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.999mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.918mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.678mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.975mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 1447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.