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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 from Pepperoni is 81% higher.

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
4
:
5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Potassium +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Copper +675.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Potassium +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Copper +675.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
6
:
4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.1%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.1%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Fats +414.2%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +578%
Contains more Water +103.2%
Equal in Protein - 21
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +414.2%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Carbs +578%
Contains more Water +103.2%
Equal in Protein - 21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +849.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.666
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +849.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.666

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 3.4g Meatball
Protein 19.25g 21g Meatball
Fats 46.28g 9g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 8g Meatball
Calories 504kcal 197kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 1.25g Pepperoni
Fiber 0g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 19mg 25mg Meatball
Iron 1.33mg 2.16mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 158mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 274mg 180mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 550mg Meatball
Zinc 2.44mg 1.8mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.091mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 0.8µg Pepperoni
Vitamin E 1.03mg 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin D 52IU 0IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.213mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 2.5mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.5mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.2mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.5µg Meatball
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Meatball
Trans Fat 1.527g 0g Meatball
Saturated Fat 17.708g 1.425g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 2.188g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 4.666g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
50%
Pepperoni
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 1032mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.