Pepperoni vs Ground meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pepperoni and Ground meat
- Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D, however Ground meat 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 meat. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, while Ground meat has 0.009mg.
- Ground meat is lower in Sodium.
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+13.7%
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Copper
+15.2%
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Calcium
+73.7%
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Iron
+70.7%
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Sodium
-95.4%
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Zinc
+139.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
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Potassium
+13.7%
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Copper
+15.2%
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Calcium
+73.7%
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+70.7%
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Sodium
-95.4%
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Zinc
+139.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+758.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+431.4%
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Vitamin B2
+50.3%
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Vitamin B3
+23.9%
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Vitamin B5
+81.6%
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Vitamin B6
+16.4%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+91.5%
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Vitamin E
+758.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+431.4%
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Vitamin B2
+50.3%
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Vitamin B3
+23.9%
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Vitamin B5
+81.6%
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Vitamin B6
+16.4%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+91.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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Protein | 19.25g | 23.87g |
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Fats | 46.28g | 15.37g |
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Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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Calories | 504kcal | 241kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | 0g | g |
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Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 19mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 1.33mg | 2.27mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 158mg | 166mg |
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Potassium | 274mg | 241mg |
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Sodium | 1582mg | 73mg |
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Zinc | 2.44mg | 5.84mg |
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Copper | 0.091mg | 0.079mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | 52IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.051mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.171mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 4.026mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.512mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.311mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.49µg |
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Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 2.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.121mg |
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Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.923mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.055mg |
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Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.861mg |
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Lysine | 1.652mg | 1.976mg |
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Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.614mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | 0.987mg | 1.172mg |
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Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.775mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 88mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.527g | 1.173g |
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Saturated Fat | 17.708g | 6.073g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 20.77g | 7.322g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 0.408g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
50

46

Mineral Summary Score
58

49

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
116%

143%

Carbohydrates
1%

0%

Fats
214%

71%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1509mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ground meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Ground meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Ground meat 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.