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Brie vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brie and pepperoni

  • Brie has more vitamin B2, calcium, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for manganese, 45% more than brie.
  • Brie has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie 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.
Brie
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +868.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.3%
Contains more IronIron +166%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3058.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~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.
Brie
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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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +26.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +152.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +232.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 +69.6%
Contains more FatsFats +67.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.2%
Contains more OtherOther +75.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.708g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Pepperoni DV% diff.
Manganese 0.034mg 1.074mg 45%
Sodium 629mg 1582mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 8.013g 20.77g 32%
Fats 27.68g 46.28g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 4.987mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 29µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 4.458g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.257mg 20%
Vitamin A 174µg 0µg 19%
Calcium 184mg 19mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.271mg 17%
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.3µg 15%
Folate 65µg 5µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.362mg 10%
Iron 0.5mg 1.33mg 10%
Calories 334kcal 504kcal 9%
Copper 0.019mg 0.091mg 8%
Choline 15.4mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.93mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.03mg 5%
Phosphorus 188mg 158mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 52IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg 4%
Potassium 152mg 274mg 4%
Protein 20.75g 19.25g 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.8µg 3%
Zinc 2.38mg 2.44mg 1%
Cholesterol 100mg 97mg 1%
Saturated fat 17.41g 17.708g 1%
Carbs 0.45g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0.45g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.45g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.751mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.015mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.929mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.851mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.592mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 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
Brie 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
45%
Brie
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 953mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.