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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 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.
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%
Beef
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
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.
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%
Beef
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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% 0.67% 5% 1.5% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%
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%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Beef
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44% 47% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +659.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +738%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 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%
Protein 19.25g 27.55g 17%
Calories 504kcal 169kcal 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 1.3µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 52IU 3IU 6%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 5.76mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.6µg 4%
Choline 51.2mg 75.6mg 4%
Cholesterol 97mg 85mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 352mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 13mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.097mg 1%
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Beef
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
47%
Pepperoni
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1528mg)
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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