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.
- Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than beef tenderloin (0).
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7571.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 57mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.46µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.014mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 9.72g | 36% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 24.6g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 10.27g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 1g | 23% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 3.11mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 4.03mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 3mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 22.9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 23.9g | 9% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 324kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 91mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 203mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 331mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.818mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.1% |
