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 B5, and vitamin A, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2678.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +329% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +127.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11833.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +312% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +160% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +834.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +141.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +232.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +48.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +61% |
~equal in
Protein
~19.25g
~equal in
Other
~4.74g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
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 | +167% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +457.3% |
~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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 528mg | 19mg | 51% |
Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.074mg | 46% |
Phosphorus | 387mg | 158mg | 33% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 20.77g | 32% |
Fats | 28.74g | 46.28g | 27% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 29µg | 26% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 4.987mg | 25% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 4.458g | 24% |
Vitamin A | 198µg | 0µg | 22% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.271mg | 20% |
Sodium | 1146mg | 1582mg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.93mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.362mg | 15% |
Iron | 0.31mg | 1.33mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.257mg | 10% |
Calories | 353kcal | 504kcal | 8% |
Folate | 36µg | 5µg | 8% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 51.2mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 75mg | 97mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.04mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
Protein | 21.4g | 19.25g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.3µg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 18.669g | 17.708g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 21IU | 52IU | 4% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 5.8µg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 1.3µg | 3% |
Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.44mg | 2% |
Potassium | 256mg | 274mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
Carbs | 2.34g | 1.18g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2.34g | 1.18g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.852mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.556mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.758mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%

76%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.961g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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

Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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