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Pepperoni vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and mutton different?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese and vitamin B1, while mutton is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Mutton covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 131% more than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni contains 33 times more manganese than mutton. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while mutton contains 0.033mg.
  • Mutton is lower in sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than mutton (0).

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) types were 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3154.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more IronIron +257.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +143%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31%

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%
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +241.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.897mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.377mg

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
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +317.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1375%
Contains more OtherOther +238.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more WaterWater +89.1%

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
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +365.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pepperoni Mutton
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Mutton DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 4.44µg 131%
Sodium 1582mg 135mg 63%
Saturated fat 17.708g 5.142g 57%
Fats 46.28g 11.09g 54%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.033mg 45%
Iron 1.33mg 4.76mg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 4.459g 41%
Zinc 2.44mg 5.93mg 32%
Protein 19.25g 33.43g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.814g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.06mg 18%
Selenium 29µg 38µg 16%
Phosphorus 158mg 272mg 16%
Calories 504kcal 234kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 6.52mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 100.6mg 9%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Cholesterol 97mg 109mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 409mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.3mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.062mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.897mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.377mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 10mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 0.08g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.257mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 1.403mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 2.764mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.999mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.918mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.399mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.975mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.147g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Mutton
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 1447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $3)
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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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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.