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Pepperoni vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni and Bison meat

  • Pepperoni is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, yet Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Choline, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 84% higher.
  • Bison meat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, 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 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13325%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.8%
Contains more IronIron +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.4%

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.
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% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.27mg

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
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1812.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +82.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.7%
Contains more WaterWater +133.1%

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
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2086.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1757.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Bison meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Bison meat Opinion
Calories 504kcal 143kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 46.28g 2.42g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 82mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Bison meat
Calcium 19mg 8mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 361mg Bison meat
Iron 1.33mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Copper 0.091mg 0.107mg Bison meat
Zinc 2.44mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 158mg 209mg Bison meat
Sodium 1582mg 57mg Bison meat
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.36mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.008mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.1mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.27mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.71mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.4mg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 8µg Bison meat
Trans Fat 1.527g Bison meat
Choline 51.2mg 114.8mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0.95g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.24g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 1.575mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 1.652mg 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.511mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 0.987mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.688mg 0.754mg Bison meat
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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Bison meat
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
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Bison meat
Bison meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/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.