Pork shoulder vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pork shoulder and Pepperoni?
- Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin E.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Sodium is 66% more.
- Pork shoulder has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Pepperoni. While Pork shoulder has 0.767mg of Vitamin B1, Pepperoni has only 0.271mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Pork shoulder is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9663.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +485.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +159.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.2% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 504kcal |
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| Protein | 17.18g | 19.25g |
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| Fats | 17.99g | 46.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 71mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 70IU | 52IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 302mg | 274mg |
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| Iron | 1.05mg | 1.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 2.7mg | 2.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 158mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 1582mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.074mg |
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| Selenium | 25.5µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.271mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 4.987mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.93mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.362mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.8µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
| Trans Fat | 1.527g |
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| Choline | 60.6mg | 51.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.24g | 17.708g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.01g | 20.77g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 4.458g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.23mg |
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| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.869mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.901mg |
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| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.575mg |
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| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.511mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.778mg |
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| Valine | 0.921mg | 0.987mg |
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| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.688mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.04g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.136g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.605g |
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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
49%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.468g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni 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.