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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.
  • The glycemic index of 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.44mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.362mg
~equal in Folate ~5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
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 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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
41% 48% 10%
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.
Pork shoulder Pepperoni
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 shoulder Pepperoni DV% diff.
Sodium 65mg 1582mg 66%
Saturated fat 6.24g 17.708g 52%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.074mg 46%
Fats 17.99g 46.28g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.271mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 8.01g 20.77g 32%
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 1.3µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 4.458g 17%
Calories 236kcal 504kcal 13%
Cholesterol 71mg 97mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 4.987mg 7%
Selenium 25.5µg 29µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.03mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.8µg 5%
Iron 1.05mg 1.33mg 4%
Protein 17.18g 19.25g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 0.93mg 4%
Phosphorus 182mg 158mg 3%
Choline 60.6mg 51.2mg 2%
Vitamin D 70IU 52IU 2%
Zinc 2.7mg 2.44mg 2%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 1.3µg 2%
Potassium 302mg 274mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.257mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.362mg 1%
Copper 0.084mg 0.091mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 19mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.768mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.36mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.531mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.921mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Pork shoulder
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.468g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
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.

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.