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Pepperoni vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni and cheeseburgers?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6, while cheeseburgers are higher in iron, folate, and calcium.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.
  • Cheeseburgers have 3 times less manganese than pepperoni. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of manganese, while cheeseburgers have 0.316mg.
  • Cheeseburgers are lower in sodium.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than pepperoni (28).

We used Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +526.3%
Contains more IronIron +103.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.4%
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.217mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.6%
Contains more FatsFats +214.4%
Contains more OtherOther +124.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2275.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 6.473g 51%
Fats 46.28g 14.72g 49%
Sodium 1582mg 515mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 5.413g 38%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.316mg 33%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.76µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.658g 19%
Cholesterol 97mg 43mg 18%
Selenium 29µg 19.6µg 17%
Iron 1.33mg 2.71mg 17%
Folate 5µg 70µg 16%
Calories 504kcal 308kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.228mg 10%
Calcium 19mg 119mg 10%
Carbs 1.18g 28.03g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.363mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.545mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 52IU 2IU 6%
Protein 19.25g 16.51g 5%
Choline 51.2mg 28.9mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.293mg 2%
Potassium 274mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 5.217mg 1%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.18g 26.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Zinc 2.44mg 2.49mg 0%
Phosphorus 158mg 161mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.235g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.