Steak vs Pepperoni - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Steak and Pepperoni
- Steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet Pepperoni is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pepperoni is 66% higher.
- Steak contains 3 times more Zinc than Pepperoni. Steak contains 6.34mg of Zinc, while Pepperoni contains 2.44mg.
- Steak contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+80.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-96.3%
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Zinc
+159.8%
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Calcium
+58.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Copper - 0.091
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Iron
+80.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-96.3%
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Zinc
+159.8%
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Calcium
+58.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 274
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.1%
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Vitamin B6
+38.1%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+69.2%
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Vitamin D
+1200%
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Vitamin B1
+266.2%
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Vitamin K
+262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.1%
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Vitamin B6
+38.1%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+69.2%
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Vitamin D
+1200%
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Vitamin B1
+266.2%
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Vitamin K
+262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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Protein | 24.85g | 19.25g |
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Fats | 19.02g | 46.28g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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Calories | 271kcal | 504kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | 0g |
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Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 12mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 2.4mg | 1.33mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 163mg | 158mg |
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Potassium | 279mg | 274mg |
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Sodium | 58mg | 1582mg |
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Zinc | 6.34mg | 2.44mg |
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Copper | 0.085mg | 0.091mg |
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Vitamin A | 25IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 1.03mg |
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Vitamin D | 6IU | 52IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.271mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.257mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 4.987mg |
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Vitamin B5 | mg | 0.93mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.362mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 5.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.23mg |
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Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.869mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.901mg |
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Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.575mg |
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Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.652mg |
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Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.511mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.778mg |
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Valine | 1.242mg | 0.987mg |
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Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.688mg |
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Cholesterol | 78mg | 97mg |
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Trans Fat | g | 1.527g |
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Saturated Fat | 8.443g | 17.708g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.171g | 20.77g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 4.458g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
149%

116%

Carbohydrates
0%

1%

Fats
88%

214%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
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.