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Pepperoni vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pepperoni and brisket

  • Pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, brisket is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, and choline.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for sodium, 67% more than brisket.
  • Pepperoni has 107 times more manganese than brisket. While pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, brisket has only 0.01mg.
  • Brisket has 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, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.3% 1.3% 148%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10640%
Contains more IronIron +82.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~equal in Selenium ~27.1µg

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% 10% 0% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 265% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.5%
~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
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more FatsFats +151.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1592.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +83.8%

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% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.305 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +554.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Brisket
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Brisket DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 48mg 67%
Saturated fat 17.708g 7.305g 47%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.01mg 46%
Fats 46.28g 18.42g 43%
Zinc 2.44mg 6.69mg 39%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.12µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 7.934g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.681g 25%
Protein 19.25g 28.82g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.059mg 18%
Iron 1.33mg 2.43mg 14%
Calories 504kcal 289kcal 11%
Choline 51.2mg 109.8mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.568mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.282mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.087mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 1.8µg 3%
Selenium 29µg 27.1µg 3%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.51mg 3%
Cholesterol 97mg 106mg 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 175mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 274mg 232mg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 16mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.181mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.101mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.253mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 2.192mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.717mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.088mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.879mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g 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 Brisket
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
44%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1534mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.