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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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Steak
Steak
7
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Iron +80.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +159.8%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Selenium - 29
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Iron +80.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +159.8%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Selenium - 29

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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Water +94.7%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +777.8%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +29.1%
Contains more Water +94.7%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +777.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.5%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 24.85g 19.25g Steak
Fats 19.02g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 0g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 271kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Calcium 12mg 19mg Pepperoni
Iron 2.4mg 1.33mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 158mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 274mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 1582mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.44mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 31.8µg 29µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 6IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.257mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.987mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.362mg Steak
Folate 6µg 5µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.3µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.23mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.869mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.901mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.575mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.652mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.511mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.778mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.987mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.688mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Steak
Trans Fat 1.527g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 17.708g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 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
Steak 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
49%
Steak
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
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.

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.