Cheeseburger vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheeseburgers and pepperoni?
- Cheeseburgers are richer in iron, folate, and calcium, while pepperoni is higher in manganese, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
- Pepperoni has 14 times less folate than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers have 70µg of folate, while pepperoni has 5µg.
- Cheeseburgers are lower in cholesterol.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than pepperoni (28).
We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +526.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2275.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 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 | -63.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +283.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.9% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 17.708g | 51% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 46.28g | 49% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 1582mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 20.77g | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 1.074mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 1.3µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 4.458g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 97mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 29µg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.33mg | 17% |
| Folate | 70µg | 5µg | 16% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 504kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.362mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 1.18g | 9% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.257mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.93mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 52IU | 6% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 19.25g | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 51.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.271mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 274mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 4.987mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 5.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.44mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 158mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | 1.527g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.164g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.136g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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