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Cream cheese vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cream cheese and pepperoni

  • Cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, yet pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pepperoni is 55% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains less sodium.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 +410.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.6%
Contains more IronIron +1109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +405.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +388%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9663.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.2%

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.
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 CarbsCarbs +367.8%
Contains more WaterWater +84.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +213%
Contains more FatsFats +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +273.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Pepperoni DV% diff.
Sodium 314mg 1582mg 55%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.074mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.3µg 45%
Selenium 8.6µg 29µg 37%
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 4.987mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 20.77g 30%
Protein 6.15g 19.25g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.362mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.271mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 4.458g 20%
Fats 34.44g 46.28g 18%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.44mg 18%
Iron 0.11mg 1.33mg 15%
Saturated fat 20.213g 17.708g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.93mg 8%
Calories 350kcal 504kcal 8%
Calcium 97mg 19mg 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.091mg 8%
Phosphorus 107mg 158mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Choline 27.2mg 51.2mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 274mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 5.8µg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.257mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 1.03mg 1%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Cholesterol 101mg 97mg 1%
Carbs 5.52g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
21%
Cream cheese
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.505g)
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?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1268mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.