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Muenster cheese vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muenster cheese and Pepperoni?

  • Muenster cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 70% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Muenster cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, muenster 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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
5
:
5
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Calcium +3673.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Iron +224.4%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains more Copper +193.5%
Contains more Manganese +13325%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +3673.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Zinc +15.2%
Contains more Iron +224.4%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains more Copper +193.5%
Contains more Manganese +13325%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
4
:
7
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1984.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +132%
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Pepperoni
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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1984.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +132%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
2
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Protein +21.6%
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Equal in Carbs - 1.18
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Pepperoni
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 Protein +21.6%
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Fats +54.1%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Equal in Carbs - 1.18

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
0
:
3
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +574.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.708
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +574.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.708

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 23.41g 19.25g Muenster cheese
Fats 30.04g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.12g 1.18g Pepperoni
Calories 368kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 1.12g 0g Pepperoni
Calcium 717mg 19mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 1.33mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 158mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 274mg Pepperoni
Sodium 628mg 1582mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.81mg 2.44mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.091mg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.008mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 14.5µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 1012IU 0IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 0µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 22IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.257mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 12µg 5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.3µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 5.8µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.23mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.869mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.901mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 1.575mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 1.652mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.511mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0.778mg Muenster cheese
Valine 1.482mg 0.987mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 0.688mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 97mg Muenster cheese
Trans Fat 1.527g Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 17.708g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 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
Muenster cheese 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
32%
Muenster cheese
50%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 954mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.