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Pepperoni vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pepperoni and ground beef

  • Pepperoni has more manganese, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin D; however, ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 66% more.
  • Pepperoni has 119 times more manganese than ground beef. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, while ground beef has 0.009mg.
  • Ground beef is lower in sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index than ground beef.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more IronIron +70.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +43%
~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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +201.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +98.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24%
Contains more WaterWater +104.4%

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +992.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Ground beef DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 73mg 66%
Saturated fat 17.708g 6.073g 53%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.49µg 50%
Fats 46.28g 15.37g 48%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.009mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 7.322g 34%
Zinc 2.44mg 5.84mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.408g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.051mg 18%
Selenium 29µg 19.1µg 18%
Calories 504kcal 241kcal 13%
Iron 1.33mg 2.27mg 12%
Protein 19.25g 23.87g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.512mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 2IU 6%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.026mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.311mg 4%
Choline 51.2mg 73.2mg 4%
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.9µg 2%
Calcium 19mg 33mg 1%
Potassium 274mg 241mg 1%
Phosphorus 158mg 166mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.079mg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 0g N/A
Carbs 1.18g 0g 0%
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.775mg 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 0.008g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1509mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.