Pepperoni vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pepperoni and porterhouse steak?
- Pepperoni is richer in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, while porterhouse steak is higher in vitamin B12, iron, and zinc.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for sodium is 66% higher.
- Porterhouse steak has 72 times less manganese than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, while porterhouse steak has 0.015mg.
- Porterhouse steak is lower in sodium.
- Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than porterhouse steak (0).
We used Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +171.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7060% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +121.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +86.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
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 | +472.2% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +67.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +78.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 1582mg | 65mg | 66% |
Saturated fat | 17.708g | 7.271g | 47% |
Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.015mg | 46% |
Fats | 46.28g | 19.27g | 42% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.18µg | 37% |
Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 8.65g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 0.69g | 25% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 2.94mg | 20% |
Zinc | 2.44mg | 4.56mg | 19% |
Selenium | 29µg | 19.6µg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.099mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.314mg | 12% |
Calories | 504kcal | 276kcal | 11% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 67mg | 10% |
Protein | 19.25g | 23.96g | 9% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 91.3mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 4.21mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 193mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.228mg | 2% |
Potassium | 274mg | 299mg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
Calcium | 19mg | 7mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.575mg | 2.105mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.652mg | 2.233mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.987mg | 1.288mg | 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 | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
23.96 g
Fats:
19.27 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.66 g
Other:
2.11 g
Contains more FatsFats | +140.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +124.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +91.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.69 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +546.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.9% |