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Pepperoni vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and emu

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, yet emu is richer in iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for pepperoni is 84% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 30 times more Manganese than emu. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, while emu contains 0.036mg.
  • Emu contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Emu, full rump, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Emu
Emu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 2.1% 29% 258% 95% 118% 138% 14% 4.7% 284%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2883.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +418%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.7%

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%
Emu
Emu
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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% 0.66% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Emu
Emu
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34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +1626.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +182.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.9%
Contains more WaterWater +117.1%

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
Emu
Emu
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34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1824.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +627.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Emu Opinion
Calories 504kcal 168kcal Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 33.67g Emu
Fats 46.28g 2.68g Pepperoni
Net carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0g Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 129mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 19mg 7mg Pepperoni
Potassium 274mg 324mg Emu
Iron 1.33mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.091mg 0.285mg Emu
Zinc 2.44mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 158mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 1582mg 110mg Emu
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Emu
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Emu
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.26mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.036mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.2µg Emu
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 10µg Emu
Trans Fat 1.527g Emu
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 17.708g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 1.079g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.613g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.222mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 1.575mg 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.652mg 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.511mg 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.961mg Emu
Valine 0.987mg 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.688mg 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g Emu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.015g Emu
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 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 0.003g 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 Emu
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
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Emu
Emu contains less Sodium (difference - 1472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Emu
Emu is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/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.