Pepperoni vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pepperoni and pork different?
- Pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B12, and iron; however, pork is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pepperoni is 66% higher.
- Pepperoni contains 119 times more manganese than pork. While pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, pork contains only 0.009mg.
- Pork has less sodium.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index (0) than pepperoni (28).
Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11833.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +255.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +232.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +432.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +235.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +271.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1582mg | 62mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 5.23g | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.877mg | 51% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 13.92g | 50% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.009mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 6.19g | 36% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 45.3µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.7µg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 1.2g | 22% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 27.32g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 246mg | 13% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 242kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.464mg | 8% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 93.9mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.321mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.698mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 423mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 53IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 1.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 5.037mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 1.067mg | 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 | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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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