Pepperoni vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pepperoni and meatball different?
- Pepperoni is higher in selenium and vitamin B3; however, meatball is richer in copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 81% higher.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than pepperoni (28).
Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Meatballs, meatless are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +52.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3525% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +675.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1460% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +414.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +578% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +849.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.666g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.708g | 1.425g | 74% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.706mg | 68% |
| Fats | 46.28g | 9g | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.938mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 29µg | 0.8µg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.074mg | 47% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 2.188g | 46% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 550mg | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 344mg | 27% |
| Folate | 5µg | 78µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.6g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 2.5mg | 16% |
| Calories | 504kcal | 197kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 2.16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Choline | 51.2mg | 88.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 52IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.44mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 1.73mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Protein | 19.25g | 21g | 4% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 4.666g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.527g | 0g | 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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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 1032mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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