Calorie comparison
Cheddar Cheese vs Pepperoni Pizza
Per 100 grams, pepperoni pizza is the lighter choice by 121 calories, while cheddar cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cheddar Cheese | Pepperoni Pizza |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 403 | 282 |
| Protein | 25 g | 12 g |
| Carbs | 1.3 g | 32 g |
| Fat | 33 g | 12 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🧀 Cheddar Cheese
1 slice (28 g)
113 cal
7 g protein · 0.4 g carbs · 9.2 g fat
🍕 Pepperoni Pizza
1 slice (111 g)
313 cal
13.3 g protein · 35.5 g carbs · 13.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cheddar cheese or pepperoni pizza?
Per 100 g, cheddar cheese has 403 calories and pepperoni pizza has 282. Pepperoni Pizza is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheddar cheese or pepperoni pizza?
Cheddar Cheese has 25 g of protein per 100 g; pepperoni pizza has 12 g. Cheddar Cheese wins on protein.
Is cheddar cheese or pepperoni pizza better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward pepperoni pizza — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
Don't guess. Snap it.
Whether it's cheddar cheese or pepperoni pizza, CalorieScan AI logs it from a photo in seconds.
Download for iPhone