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Pepperoni vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pepperoni and Beefsteak

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Beefsteak has more Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains 119 times less Manganese than Pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, while Beefsteak contains 0.009mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beefsteak is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11833.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
~equal in Selenium ~28.8µg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.38µg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +206.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2157.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.8%
Contains more WaterWater +103%

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +229.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +696.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Beefsteak
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 Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 504kcal 250kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 46.28g 15.11g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 79mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 19mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 274mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.33mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.091mg 0.073mg Pepperoni
Zinc 2.44mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 158mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 1582mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.45mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.009mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 28.8µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.078mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.14mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.527mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.6µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 8µg Beefsteak
Trans Fat 1.527g Beefsteak
Choline 51.2mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 17.708g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 6.298g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.56g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.173mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.575mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.652mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.511mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.987mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.688mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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?

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Pepperoni Beefsteak
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
48%
Pepperoni
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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