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Mozzarella vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mozzarella and pepperoni

  • Mozzarella is richer in calcium and phosphorus, yet pepperoni is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 71% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains 3 times more phosphorus than pepperoni. Mozzarella contains 524mg of phosphorus, while pepperoni contains 158mg.
  • Mozzarella contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3747.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.4%
Contains more IronIron +432%
Contains more CopperCopper +237%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.7%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 +32.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4055.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +222.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +178.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Pepperoni DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 19mg 71%
Sodium 16mg 1582mg 68%
Phosphorus 524mg 158mg 52%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Fats 17.1g 46.28g 45%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 20.77g 40%
Saturated fat 10.867g 17.708g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 4.987mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 4.458g 26%
Selenium 15.7µg 29µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.362mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.271mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Protein 27.5g 19.25g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.3µg 16%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Iron 0.25mg 1.33mg 14%
Cholesterol 54mg 97mg 14%
Calories 280kcal 504kcal 11%
Copper 0.027mg 0.091mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.03mg 6%
Zinc 3.13mg 2.44mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.257mg 6%
Choline 18.4mg 51.2mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.3µg 5%
Potassium 95mg 274mg 5%
Vitamin D 13IU 52IU 5%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.8µg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Folate 9µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 1.18g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.7%
Contains more WaterWater +74.8%
Contains more FatsFats +170.6%
Contains more OtherOther +97.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +328.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.8%

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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.