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Short ribs vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Short ribs and Pepperoni

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily Sodium needs 67% more than Short ribs.
  • Short ribs contain 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pepperoni. While Short ribs contain 2.62µg of Vitamin B12, Pepperoni contains only 1.3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Short ribs are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 Iron +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Manganese +8161.5%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Manganese +8161.5%
Contains more Selenium +39.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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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Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
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 B12 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +549.3%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 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 Protein +12.1%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +549.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.708
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 20.77
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.708
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 20.77

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 21.57g 19.25g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 471kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 12mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 2.31mg 1.33mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 162mg 158mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 50mg 1582mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 2.44mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.091mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 20.8µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 27IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.7µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 1.3µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.862mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.901mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.575mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.652mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.511mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.778mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.987mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.688mg
Cholesterol 94mg 97mg Short ribs
Trans Fat 1.527g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 17.708g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 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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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs 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
44%
Short ribs
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1532mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092000000000002g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.