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Pepperoni vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and cream cheese

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pepperoni is 55% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 98 times more manganese than cream cheese. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while cream cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • Cream cheese contains less sodium.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cheese, cream.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.6%
Contains more IronIron +1109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +405.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +388%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9663.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1078.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +213%
Contains more FatsFats +34.4%
Contains more OtherOther +273.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +367.8%
Contains more WaterWater +84.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +133.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Cream cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 314mg 55%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.011mg 46%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.22µg 45%
Selenium 29µg 8.6µg 37%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.091mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 8.907g 30%
Protein 19.25g 6.15g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.056mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.023mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.483g 20%
Fats 46.28g 34.44g 18%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.5mg 18%
Iron 1.33mg 0.11mg 15%
Saturated fat 17.708g 20.213g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.517mg 8%
Calories 504kcal 350kcal 8%
Calcium 19mg 97mg 8%
Copper 0.091mg 0.018mg 8%
Phosphorus 158mg 107mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU 7%
Choline 51.2mg 27.2mg 4%
Potassium 274mg 132mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.1µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.86mg 1%
Folate 5µg 9µg 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 101mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 5.52g 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Cream cheese
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
47%
Pepperoni
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.505g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1268mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.