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Pepperoni vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and elk meat different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in manganese, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, elk meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 82% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 57 times more manganese than elk meat. While pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, elk meat contains only 0.019mg.
  • Elk meat has less sodium.
  • Elk meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than pepperoni (28).

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5552.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +206%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +1257.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +426.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more WaterWater +127.4%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2041.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2668.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Elk meat
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 Elk meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 1.342g 74%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.96µg 69%
Sodium 1582mg 50mg 67%
Fats 46.28g 3.41g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 0.97g 50%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.019mg 46%
Selenium 29µg 10.5µg 34%
Iron 1.33mg 4.07mg 34%
Copper 0.091mg 0.349mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.161g 29%
Protein 19.25g 30.76g 23%
Phosphorus 158mg 285mg 18%
Calories 504kcal 162kcal 17%
Zinc 2.44mg 4.12mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.144mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.485mg 9%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.37mg 9%
Cholesterol 97mg 72mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.143mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.212mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.55mg 3%
Potassium 274mg 392mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 5mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.948mg 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.002g 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 Elk 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
47%
Pepperoni
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat
Elk meat 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.