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Pepperoni vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni and Beef

  • Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef is 121% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 119 times more Manganese than Beef. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, while Beef contains 0.009mg.
  • Beef contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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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Beef
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +11833.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +11833.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.2%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +28.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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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Beef
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Fats +607.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2270%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Water +130.2%
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +607.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2270%
Contains more Protein +43.1%
Contains more Water +130.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +738%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +738%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pepperoni Beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 27.55g Beef
Fats 46.28g 6.54g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 169kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 13mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 3.04mg Beef
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 259mg Beef
Potassium 274mg 352mg Beef
Sodium 1582mg 54mg Beef
Zinc 2.44mg 3.7mg Beef
Copper 0.091mg 0.097mg Beef
Manganese 1.074mg 0.009mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 25.4µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.25mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 3IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.074mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.481mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.669mg Beef
Folate 5µg 7µg Beef
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.6µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.359mg Beef
Threonine 0.869mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.575mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 1.652mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.511mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.987mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.688mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 97mg 85mg Beef
Trans Fat 1.527g 0.375g Beef
Saturated Fat 17.708g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.011g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 2.734g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.532g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 0.349g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.013g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.017g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
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.
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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