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Liver vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Liver and Pepperoni different?

  • Liver is higher than Pepperoni in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 724% more than Pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol.

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced 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.
Liver
Liver
6
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +1247.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +175.4%
Contains more Copper +596.7%
Contains more Selenium +132.8%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains more Manganese +258%
Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +1247.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +175.4%
Contains more Copper +596.7%
Contains more Selenium +132.8%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains more Manganese +258%

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.
Liver
Liver
8
:
4
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1336.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.271
Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +3160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1336.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.271

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
Liver
3
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +218.6%
Contains more Water +125.3%
Contains more Fats +951.8%
Contains more Other +216%
Liver
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 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 +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +218.6%
Contains more Water +125.3%
Contains more Fats +951.8%
Contains more Other +216%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liver
Liver
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3196.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.6%
Liver
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3196.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Pepperoni
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 1.18g Liver
Protein 26.02g 19.25g Liver
Fats 4.4g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 3.76g 1.18g Liver
Calories 165kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 10mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 17.92mg 1.33mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 241mg 158mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 49mg 1582mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg 2.44mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.091mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 67.5µg 29µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 0IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.257mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 4.987mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.93mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.362mg Liver
Folate 163µg 5µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 1.3µg Liver
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.23mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.869mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.901mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 1.575mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 1.652mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.511mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.778mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.987mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.688mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 97mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Liver
Saturated Fat 1.41g 17.708g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0.004g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.02g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 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
Liver 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
397%
Liver
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.