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Cheddar Cheese vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Pepperoni?

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, while Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 69% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +3636.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +188%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Manganese +3877.8%
Equal in Selenium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +3636.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +188%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Manganese +3877.8%
Equal in Selenium - 29

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +834.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +834.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +448.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +161.9%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Other +27.8%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +161.9%
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Other +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.708
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.708

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 1.18g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 19.25g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 3.09g 1.18g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0.48g 0g Pepperoni
Calcium 710mg 19mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 158mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 653mg 1582mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 2.44mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.027mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 28.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 24IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.257mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 27µg 5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.23mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.869mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.901mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.575mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.547mg 0.511mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.778mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.987mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 99mg 97mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 0.917g 1.527g Cheddar Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.708g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.159g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.