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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 from 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.

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
7
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Manganese +5552.6%
Contains more Selenium +176.2%
Contains more Iron +206%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Manganese +5552.6%
Contains more Selenium +176.2%
Contains more Iron +206%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Copper +283.5%

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
4
:
6
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Vitamin E +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Elk meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Fats +1257.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +426.7%
Contains more Protein +59.8%
Contains more Water +127.4%
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Fats +1257.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +426.7%
Contains more Protein +59.8%
Contains more Water +127.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Elk meat
Elk meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2041.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2668.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2041.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2668.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 46.28g 3.41g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 162kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 5mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 158mg 285mg Elk meat
Potassium 274mg 392mg Elk meat
Sodium 1582mg 50mg Elk meat
Zinc 2.44mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Copper 0.091mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Manganese 1.074mg 0.019mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 10.5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.55mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.144mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.485mg Elk meat
Folate 5µg 9µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 0.869mg 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 1.575mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 1.652mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.511mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 0.987mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.688mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 97mg 72mg Elk meat
Trans Fat 1.527g Elk meat
Saturated Fat 17.708g 1.342g Elk meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 0.97g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.161g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Elk meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
67%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1532mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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.