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Blue cheese vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Blue cheese and Pepperoni

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, while Pepperoni has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 51% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Blue cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue 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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
5
:
5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +2678.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Iron +329%
Contains more Copper +127.5%
Contains more Manganese +11833.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Zinc - 2.44
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +2678.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Iron +329%
Contains more Copper +127.5%
Contains more Manganese +11833.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Zinc - 2.44

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
4
:
7
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +834.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.9%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +834.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
4
:
1
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +98.3%
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Fats +61%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Equal in Other - 4.74
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +98.3%
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Fats +61%
Equal in Protein - 19.25
Equal in Other - 4.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
0
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.708
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.708

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 1.18g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 19.25g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 2.34g 1.18g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0.5g 0g Pepperoni
Calcium 528mg 19mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 158mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1146mg 1582mg Blue cheese
Zinc 2.66mg 2.44mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.009mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 14.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 721IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 21IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.257mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.93mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 36µg 5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.23mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.901mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.575mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 1.652mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.511mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.778mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.987mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.688mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 97mg Blue cheese
Trans Fat 1.527g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 17.708g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 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
Blue cheese 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
42%
Blue cheese
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.961g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.