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Hamburger vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hamburger and Pepperoni?

  • Hamburger is higher in Iron, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 63% more.
  • Hamburger has 11 times more Folate than Pepperoni. While Hamburger has 56µg of Folate, Pepperoni has only 5µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Hamburger is lower.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced types 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.
Contains more Calcium +436.8%
Contains more Iron +116.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +394.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +436.8%
Contains more Iron +116.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +394.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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 Folate +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 Folate +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.257
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.987
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1942.4%
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +222.3%
Contains more Other +164.8%
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 Carbs +1942.4%
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Fats +222.3%
Contains more Other +164.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1073.2%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1073.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 1.18g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 14.36g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 24.1g 1.18g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Fructose 2.03g 0g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 0.9g 0g Hamburger
Calcium 102mg 19mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 1.33mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 226mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 414mg 1582mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 2.44mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.091mg
Manganese 0.217mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 4.987mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 56µg 5µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.3µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.666mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.319mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.226mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.37mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.823mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.505mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 47mg 97mg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g 1.527g Hamburger
Saturated Fat 5.096g 17.708g Hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. 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.