Pepperoni vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pepperoni and Steak
- Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, yet Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pepperoni is 66% higher.
- Pepperoni contains 9 times more Vitamin D than Steak. Pepperoni contains 52IU of Vitamin D, while Steak contains 6IU.
- Steak contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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.
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Calcium
+58.3%
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Iron
+80.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-96.3%
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Zinc
+159.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 163
Equal in Potassium - 279
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Equal in Selenium - 31.8
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Calcium
+58.3%
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Iron
+80.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-96.3%
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Zinc
+159.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 163
Equal in Potassium - 279
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Equal in Selenium - 31.8
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.
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Vitamin D
+1200%
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Vitamin B1
+266.2%
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Vitamin K
+262.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.1%
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Vitamin B6
+38.1%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.149
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Vitamin D
+1200%
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Vitamin B1
+266.2%
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Vitamin K
+262.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.1%
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Vitamin B6
+38.1%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.149
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+143.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+777.8%
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Protein
+29.1%
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Water
+94.7%
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+143.3%
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+∞%
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+777.8%
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+29.1%
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Water
+94.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+126.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+397.5%
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Saturated Fat
-52.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+126.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+397.5%
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Saturated Fat
-52.3%
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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Protein | 19.25g | 24.85g |
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Fats | 46.28g | 19.02g |
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Carbs | 1.18g | 0g |
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Calories | 504kcal | 271kcal |
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Calcium | 19mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 1.33mg | 2.4mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 158mg | 163mg |
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Potassium | 274mg | 279mg |
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Sodium | 1582mg | 58mg |
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Zinc | 2.44mg | 6.34mg |
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Copper | 0.091mg | 0.085mg |
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Manganese | 1.074mg |
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Selenium | 29µg | 31.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.03mg |
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Vitamin D | 52IU | 6IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.074mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.301mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 5.149mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.5mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2.2µg |
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Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 1.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.278mg |
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Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.171mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.157mg |
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Leucine | 1.575mg | 2.142mg |
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Lysine | 1.652mg | 2.38mg |
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Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.672mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.997mg |
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Valine | 0.987mg | 1.242mg |
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Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.931mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 78mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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Saturated Fat | 17.708g | 8.443g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.013g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 20.77g | 9.171g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 0.896g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g |
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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
76%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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

Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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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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.