Pepperoni vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pepperoni and cheese?
- Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron, while cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 69% higher.
- Cheese has 85 times less vitamin B3 than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 4.987mg of vitamin B3, while cheese has 0.059mg.
- Cheese is lower in sodium.
- Pepperoni has a higher glycemic index (28) than cheese (0).
We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +260.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3877.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3636.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.7% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +834.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8352.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +448.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +141.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.7% |
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Saturated fat
~18.867g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 19mg | 710mg | 69% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.027mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 455mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 653mg | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 330µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 0.059mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 9.246g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.066mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.029mg | 20% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 33.31g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 1.421g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.14mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.428mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 3.64mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.41mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.1µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 22.87g | 7% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Folate | 5µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 16.5mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 18.867g | 5% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 404kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 24IU | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 2.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 28.5µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 3.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0.917g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.017g | 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 | 0.007g | 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
47%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.159g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 929mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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.