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Pepperoni vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pepperoni and Romano cheese

  • Pepperoni is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Romano cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 105% more than Pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni contains 65 times more Vitamin B3 than Romano cheese. While Pepperoni contains 4.987mg of Vitamin B3, Romano cheese contains only 0.077mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Cheese, romano.

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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 Iron +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +218.6%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Manganese +5270%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +381%
Equal in Sodium - 1433
Equal in Zinc - 2.58
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +218.6%
Contains more Copper +203.3%
Contains more Manganese +5270%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +381%
Equal in Sodium - 1433
Equal in Zinc - 2.58

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6376.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Folate +40%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6376.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +71.8%
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +207.6%
Contains more Other +41.8%
Equal in Water - 30.91
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more Fats +71.8%
Contains more Protein +65.2%
Contains more Carbs +207.6%
Contains more Other +41.8%
Equal in Water - 30.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +651.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.115
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +651.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.115

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 3.63g Romano cheese
Protein 19.25g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 46.28g 26.94g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 3.63g Romano cheese
Calories 504kcal 387kcal Pepperoni
Sugar 0g 0.73g Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 1.33mg 0.77mg Pepperoni
Magnesium 18mg 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 158mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 274mg 86mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 1433mg Romano cheese
Zinc 2.44mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.091mg 0.03mg Pepperoni
Manganese 1.074mg 0.02mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 14.5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 20IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.037mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 0.077mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.424mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.085mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 7µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.12µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 5.8µg 2.2µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.869mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.901mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.575mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 1.652mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.511mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 0.987mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.688mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 97mg 104mg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.708g 17.115g Romano cheese
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 7.838g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.593g Pepperoni
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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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Romano cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Pepperoni
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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