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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 of 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.

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% 39% 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 234kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 33.43g 19.25g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 0.08g 1.18g Pepperoni
Carbs 0.08g 1.18g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 109mg 97mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 19mg Pepperoni
Potassium 409mg 274mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.33mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Zinc 5.93mg 2.44mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 158mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 1582mg Mutton
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.033mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 38µg 29µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.257mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 4.987mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.362mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 1.3µg Mutton
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 0µg 5µg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Mutton
Choline 100.6mg 51.2mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 17.708g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.23mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.869mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.901mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.575mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.652mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.511mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.778mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 0.987mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.688mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.002g Mutton
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
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
48%
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.