Pepperoni vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pepperoni and cheese sandwich
- Pepperoni has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, calcium, iron, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 68% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich has 14 times less cholesterol than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 97mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich has 7mg.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 ZincZinc | +180.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +973.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 4.129g | 62% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 0.12µg | 49% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 25g | 33% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 839mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 382mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 9.166g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 7mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 10.351g | 26% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 58.2g | 19% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 204mg | 19% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 9.8g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 2.62mg | 16% |
| Folate | 5µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 0.87mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.427mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 3.185mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 29µg | 24.3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.261mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.358mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.622mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 306mg | 1% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 497kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 1.083mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.164g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +792.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4832.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.6% |
