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Headcheese vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between headcheese and pepperoni

  • Headcheese contains less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12 than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in headcheese is lower.
  • Headcheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of headcheese is 0, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Headcheese, pork and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 6.4% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
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 IronIron +12.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +783.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28900%

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% 0% 5% 14% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
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 CholineCholine +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1033.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 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 WaterWater +158.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.2%
Contains more FatsFats +324.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +231.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 55% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.134 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.402g 17.708g 65%
Fats 10.9g 46.28g 54%
Selenium 0.1µg 29µg 53%
Manganese 1.074mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 20.77g 38%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.987mg 28%
Sodium 941mg 1582mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 4.458g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.271mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Calories 157kcal 504kcal 17%
Phosphorus 56mg 158mg 15%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.44mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.362mg 13%
Protein 13.83g 19.25g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.257mg 11%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.3µg 10%
Choline 104.1mg 51.2mg 10%
Cholesterol 69mg 97mg 9%
Potassium 31mg 274mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.03mg 5%
Copper 0.122mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 5.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.3µg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 1.33mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 37IU 52IU 2%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 16mg 19mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 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

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Headcheese 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
23%
Headcheese
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.