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Pepperoni vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni and Meatball different?

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Meatball is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pepperoni is 50% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 4 times more Manganese than Meatball. While Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of Manganese, Meatball contains only 0.282mg.
  • Meatball has less Sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style are the varieties used 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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Zinc +47%
Contains more Manganese +280.9%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
Contains more Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Zinc +47%
Contains more Manganese +280.9%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
Contains more Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Equal in Potassium - 296

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
8
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.924
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.924

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +108.4%
Contains more Other +185.5%
Contains more Carbs +583.1%
Contains more Water +88%
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
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +108.4%
Contains more Other +185.5%
Contains more Carbs +583.1%
Contains more Water +88%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 19.25g 14.4g Pepperoni
Fats 46.28g 22.21g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 504kcal 286kcal Pepperoni
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0g 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 19mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.33mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 158mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 274mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 1582mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.44mg 1.66mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 1.074mg 0.282mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 15.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.42mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 2IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.136mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 3.108mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.924mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.202mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 1.527g 0.577g Meatball
Saturated Fat 17.708g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.013g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 9.188g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 3.346g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.07g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 2.815g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.163g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.012g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.022g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Meatball
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
50%
Pepperoni
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.