Pepperoni vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pepperoni and headcheese
- Headcheese contains less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12 than pepperoni.
- Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
- Headcheese contains 290 times less selenium than pepperoni. Pepperoni contains 29µg of selenium, while headcheese contains 0.1µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in headcheese is lower.
- Headcheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of headcheese is 0, while the glycemic index of pepperoni is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Pepperoni, beef, and pork, sliced and Headcheese, pork.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +783.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
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 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1078.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1033.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +70.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.3% |
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:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +324.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158.6% |
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
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +293.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 3.402g | 65% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 10.9g | 54% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 0.1µg | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 47% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 5.601g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 0.44mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 941mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 1.134g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.023mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 19% | |
| Calories | 504kcal | 157kcal | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 56mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 0.97mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 13.83g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.115mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.05µg | 10% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 104.1mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 69mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 31mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.25mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 37IU | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.575mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.652mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.511mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.987mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 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 |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)