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Pepperoni vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni and tilsit cheese different?

  • Pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1, while tilsit cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 68% more than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni contains 83 times more manganese than tilsit cheese. Pepperoni contains 1.074mg of manganese, while tilsit cheese contains 0.013mg.
  • Tilsit cheese is lower in sodium.

Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cheese, tilsit types were 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.
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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.5%
Contains more IronIron +478.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8161.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3584.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%

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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +344.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +456.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.3%
Contains more WaterWater +50.1%
~equal in Other ~4.87g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +191.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +518.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~16.775g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Tilsit cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 19mg 700mg 68%
Phosphorus 158mg 500mg 49%
Manganese 1.074mg 0.013mg 46%
Sodium 1582mg 753mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 7.136g 34%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2.1µg 33%
Fats 46.28g 25.98g 31%
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.205mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 249µg 28%
Selenium 29µg 14.5µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.721g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.065mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.061mg 18%
Iron 1.33mg 0.23mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.346mg 12%
Protein 19.25g 24.41g 10%
Zinc 2.44mg 3.5mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.359mg 8%
Calories 504kcal 340kcal 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.026mg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Potassium 274mg 65mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Folate 5µg 20µg 4%
Saturated fat 17.708g 16.775g 4%
Cholesterol 97mg 102mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 1.18g 1.88g 0%
Net carbs 1.18g 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0.899mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.484mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 2.548mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 2.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.358mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 1.752mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.704mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Tilsit cheese
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.933g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.