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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.
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% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
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.
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% 0% 5% 14% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
14% 11% 74%
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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
34% 55% 11%
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.
Pepperoni Headcheese
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Headcheese DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pepperoni Headcheese
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
23%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

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?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.