Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pepperoni vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Pepperoni and Beef ribs

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Beef ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need of Sodium 66% more than Beef ribs.
  • Pepperoni has 83 times more Manganese than Beef ribs. While Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, Beef ribs have only 0.013mg.
  • Beef ribs have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

Infographic

Pepperoni vs Beef ribs infographic
Infographic link

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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8161.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +75.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
~equal in Potassium ~290mg
~equal in Copper ~0.088mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
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% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

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
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +677%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +61.5%

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +324.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.6%

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 ribs
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 504kcal 372kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 46.28g 30.49g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 85mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 19mg 10mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 290mg Beef ribs
Iron 1.33mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.091mg 0.088mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.44mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 158mg 172mg Beef ribs
Sodium 1582mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.013mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 21.2µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.07mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.19mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.64mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.37mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 7µg Beef ribs
Trans Fat 1.527g Beef ribs
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 17.708g 12.29g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 13.04g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.05g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.869mg 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.575mg 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.652mg 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.511mg 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 0.987mg 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.781mg Beef ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
48%
Pepperoni
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.