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 for 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.
Beef has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

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.

Pepperoni

Beef

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+46.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+11833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+14.2%

Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+28.5%
Contains more IronIron	+128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc	+51.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+63.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-96.6%

~equal in Copper ~0.097mg

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.

Pepperoni

Beef

Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D	+1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+312%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+266.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+93.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+262.5%

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+223.8%
Contains more FolateFolate	+40%

~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Vitamin B12	1.3µg	4.21µg	121%
Saturated fat	17.708g	2.595g	69%
Sodium	1582mg	54mg	66%
Fats	46.28g	6.54g	61%
Manganese	1.074mg	0.009mg	46%
Monounsaturated fat	20.77g	2.734g	45%
Polyunsaturated fat	4.458g	0.532g	26%
Vitamin B6	0.362mg	0.669mg	24%
Iron	1.33mg	3.04mg	21%
Calories	504kcal	169kcal	17%
Protein	19.25g	27.55g	17%
Vitamin B1	0.271mg	0.074mg	16%
Phosphorus	158mg	259mg	14%
Zinc	2.44mg	3.7mg	11%
Vitamin B2	0.257mg	0.4mg	11%
Vitamin B5	0.93mg	0.481mg	9%
Selenium	29µg	25.4µg	7%
Vitamin D*	52 IU	3 IU	6%
Vitamin D	1.3µg	0.1µg	6%
Vitamin E	1.03mg	0.25mg	5%
Vitamin B3	4.987mg	5.76mg	5%
Cholesterol	97mg	85mg	4%
Vitamin K	5.8µg	1.6µg	4%
Choline	51.2mg	75.6mg	4%
Potassium	274mg	352mg	2%
Magnesium	18mg	14mg	1%
Calcium	19mg	13mg	1%
Copper	0.091mg	0.097mg	1%
Folate	5µg	7µg	1%
Protein per 100 calories	3.8g	16g	N/A
Calories per 10 g protein	262kcal	61kcal	N/A
Weight per 100 calories	20g	59g	N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	1.4	1.3	N/A
Net carbs	1.18g	0g	N/A
Carbs	1.18g	0g	0%
Vitamin A	0µg	2µg	0%
Trans fat	1.527g	0.375g	N/A
Tryptophan	0.23mg	0.359mg	0%
Threonine	0.869mg	1.534mg	0%
Isoleucine	0.901mg	1.52mg	0%
Leucine	1.575mg	2.833mg	0%
Lysine	1.652mg	3.178mg	0%
Methionine	0.511mg	0.871mg	0%
Phenylalanine	0.778mg	1.299mg	0%
Valine	0.987mg	1.603mg	0%
Histidine	0.688mg	1.244mg	0%
Omega-3 - EPA	0.004g	0.002g	N/A
Omega-3 - DHA	0.004g	0.002g	N/A
Omega-3 - ALA	0.164g	0.013g	N/A
Omega-3 - DPA	0.02g	0.011g	N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.018g		N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.002g		N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.04g	0.017g	N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.136g	0.002g	N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	3.605g	0.349g	N/A