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Pepperoni vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is higher.

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.

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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%
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% 20% 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 ~0µg

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 DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 64mg 66%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.013mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.33µg 43%
Zinc 2.44mg 5.76mg 30%
Saturated fat 17.708g 12.29g 25%
Fats 46.28g 30.49g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.05g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 13.04g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.07mg 17%
Selenium 29µg 21.2µg 14%
Iron 1.33mg 2.33mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.37mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.23mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.64mg 8%
Protein 19.25g 22.8g 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Calories 504kcal 372kcal 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.19mg 5%
Cholesterol 97mg 85mg 4%
Phosphorus 158mg 172mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 10mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 274mg 290mg 0%
Copper 0.091mg 0.088mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.255mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.996mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.802mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.897mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.89mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.109mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.781mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
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?
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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 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.