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Gouda cheese vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and pepperoni different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for gouda cheese is 68% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 3 times more phosphorus than pepperoni. While gouda cheese contains 546mg of phosphorus, pepperoni contains only 158mg.
  • Gouda cheese has less sodium.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than pepperoni (28).

Cheese, gouda and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
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 +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3584.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.4%
Contains more IronIron +454.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9663.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
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 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +803.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7815.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +152.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +232.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 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 +29.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.1%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
Contains more FatsFats +68.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.708g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Pepperoni DV% diff.
Calcium 700mg 19mg 68%
Phosphorus 546mg 158mg 55%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.074mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 20.77g 33%
Sodium 819mg 1582mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 4.987mg 31%
Fats 27.44g 46.28g 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 29µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 4.458g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.362mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.271mg 20%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Iron 0.24mg 1.33mg 14%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.44mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.93mg 12%
Protein 24.94g 19.25g 11%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.3µg 10%
Choline 15.4mg 51.2mg 7%
Calories 356kcal 504kcal 7%
Copper 0.036mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.257mg 6%
Cholesterol 114mg 97mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.03mg 5%
Potassium 121mg 274mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 52IU 4%
Folate 21µg 5µg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.8µg 3%
Carbs 2.22g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Saturated fat 17.614g 17.708g 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda 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
32%
Gouda cheese
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093999999999998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda 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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.

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