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Pepperoni vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni and cheesecake

  • Pepperoni is richer than cheesecake in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pepperoni is 50% higher.
  • Pepperoni contains 26 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Pepperoni contains 4.987mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.
  • Cheesecake contains less sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.4%
Contains more IronIron +111.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +355%
Contains more ZincZinc +378.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +667.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +457.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +867.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2457.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +250%
Contains more FatsFats +105.7%
Contains more OtherOther +426.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2061%
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Cheesecake DV% diff.
Sodium 1582mg 438mg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 0.17µg 47%
Selenium 29µg 5.2µg 43%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.14mg 41%
Fats 46.28g 22.5g 37%
Saturated fat 17.708g 9.921g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 8.634g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.195mg 30%
Protein 19.25g 5.5g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.052mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.028mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 1.602g 19%
Zinc 2.44mg 0.51mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Cholesterol 97mg 55mg 14%
Calories 504kcal 321kcal 9%
Iron 1.33mg 0.63mg 9%
Phosphorus 158mg 93mg 9%
Copper 0.091mg 0.02mg 8%
Carbs 1.18g 25.5g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.571mg 7%
Potassium 274mg 90mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.193mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg 4%
Vitamin D 52IU 18IU 4%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.56mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 51mg 3%
Folate 5µg 18µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 11mg 2%
Choline 51.2mg 45.9mg 1%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 4.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.8g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.005g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.787g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.