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Pork chop vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork chop and Pepperoni?

  • Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% more.
  • Pork chop has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Pepperoni. While Pork chop has 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, Pepperoni has only 0.271mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork chop is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types 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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
8
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +194.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +10640%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +194.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +10640%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
6
:
5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +30%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Water +115.2%
Contains more Fats +222.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +887.5%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Water +115.2%
Contains more Fats +222.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +887.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.4%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 23.72g 19.25g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 231kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 56mg 19mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Pork chop
Phosphorus 241mg 158mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 274mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 1582mg Pork chop
Zinc 3.15mg 2.44mg Pork chop
Copper 0.105mg 0.091mg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 36.4µg 29µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 40IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.271mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.257mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 4.987mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.93mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.362mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.23mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.869mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.901mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.575mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.652mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.511mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.778mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.987mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.688mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g 1.527g Pork chop
Saturated Fat 4.339g 17.708g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.002g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Pork chop
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 1508mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.