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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 from Pepperoni is 55% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains less Sodium.

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% 67% 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% 39% 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 Opinion
Calories 350kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 6.15g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 34.44g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 5.52g 1.18g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 1.18g Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 97mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Pepperoni
Calcium 97mg 19mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 274mg Pepperoni
Iron 0.11mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Sugar 3.76g 0g Pepperoni
Copper 0.018mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Zinc 0.5mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 158mg Pepperoni
Sodium 314mg 1582mg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.011mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 8.6µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 2.1µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Folate 9µg 5µg Cream cheese
Trans Fat 1.527g Cream cheese
Choline 27.2mg 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 20.213g 17.708g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.233mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.657mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.567mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.191mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.395mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.175mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 3.605g Pepperoni

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
19%
Cream cheese
48%
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.