Hamburger vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hamburgers and pepperoni?
- Hamburgers are 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.
- Hamburgers have 11 times more folate than pepperoni. While hamburgers have 56µg of folate, pepperoni has only 5µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in hamburgers is lower.
- The glycemic index of pepperoni 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 CalciumCalcium | +436.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +394.9% |
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 FolateFolate | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1942.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +222.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +278% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 5.096g | 17.708g | 57% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 414mg | 1582mg | 51% |
| Fats | 14.36g | 46.28g | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.495g | 20.77g | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.217mg | 1.074mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 4.458g | 27% |
| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.33mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 97mg | 17% |
| Folate | 56µg | 5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.93mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.362mg | 12% |
| Calories | 295kcal | 504kcal | 10% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 102mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.1g | 1.18g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.271mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 17.08g | 19.25g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 0g | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.44mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.03g | 0g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 136mg | 158mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 4.987mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.257mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 274mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.2g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | 1.527g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.206mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.666mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.716mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.319mg | 1.575mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.226mg | 1.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.823mg | 0.987mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.505mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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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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
38%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.