Pepperoni vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pepperoni and Beef tenderloin?
- Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% higher.
- Beef tenderloin has 77 times less Manganese than Pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, while Beef tenderloin has 0.014mg.
- Beef tenderloin is lower in Sodium.
We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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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Calcium
+111.1%
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Manganese
+7571.4%
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Selenium
+26.6%
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Iron
+133.8%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+28.5%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Sodium
-96.4%
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Zinc
+65.2%
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Copper
+35.2%
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Calcium
+111.1%
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Manganese
+7571.4%
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Selenium
+26.6%
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Iron
+133.8%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+28.5%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Sodium
-96.4%
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Zinc
+65.2%
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Copper
+35.2%
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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Vitamin B1
+201.1%
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Vitamin B3
+66.2%
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Vitamin B5
+272%
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Vitamin B6
+44.8%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin B12
+89.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
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Vitamin B1
+201.1%
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Vitamin B3
+66.2%
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Vitamin B5
+272%
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Vitamin B6
+44.8%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin B12
+89.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+88.1%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+51.4%
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Protein
+24.2%
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Water
+69.4%
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
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4.74 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
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Fats
+88.1%
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Carbs
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+51.4%
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Protein
+24.2%
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Water
+69.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+102.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+345.8%
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Saturated Fat
-45.1%
Saturated Fat:
17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.458 g
Saturated Fat:
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+102.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+345.8%
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Saturated Fat
-45.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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Protein | 19.25g | 23.9g |
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Fats | 46.28g | 24.6g |
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Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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Calories | 504kcal | 324kcal |
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Calcium | 19mg | 9mg |
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Iron | 1.33mg | 3.11mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 158mg | 203mg |
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Potassium | 274mg | 331mg |
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Sodium | 1582mg | 57mg |
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Zinc | 2.44mg | 4.03mg |
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Copper | 0.091mg | 0.123mg |
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Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.014mg |
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Selenium | 29µg | 22.9µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
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Vitamin D | 52IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.25mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.46µg |
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Vitamin K | 5.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.268mg |
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Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.044mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.075mg |
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Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.889mg |
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Lysine | 1.652mg | 1.989mg |
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Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.612mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.933mg |
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Valine | 0.987mg | 1.163mg |
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Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.818mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 85mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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Saturated Fat | 17.708g | 9.72g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 20.77g | 10.27g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 1g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g |
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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
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44%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.988g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin 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.