Cheese sandwich vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cheese sandwich and pepperoni
- Cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, calcium, iron, folate, and vitamin B2; however, pepperoni is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 68% more than cheese sandwich.
- Pepperoni has 13 times less folate than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich has 64µg of folate, while pepperoni has 5µg.
- Cheese sandwich contains less sodium.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +973.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +983.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4832.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +792.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
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 | -76.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 17.708g | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 1.3µg | 49% |
| Fats | 25g | 46.28g | 33% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 1582mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 158mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 4.458g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 97mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 20.77g | 26% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 1.18g | 19% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 19mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 19.25g | 19% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.33mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 5µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 2.44mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.257mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 4.987mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 29µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.362mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.091mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.271mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.93mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 274mg | 1% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 504kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 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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47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.579g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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