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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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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