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 B2, and vitamin A.
- 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 PotassiumPotassium | +218.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +72.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +203.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5270% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5500% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +381% |
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 EVitamin E | +347.8% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +160% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +632.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6376.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +325.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +163.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +232.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.25 g
Fats:
46.28 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
28.55 g
Other:
4.74 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
Contains more FatsFats | +71.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +41.8% |
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Water
~30.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.458 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +651.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.115g
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 19mg | 1064mg | 105% |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 760mg | 86% |
Manganese | 1.074mg | 0.02mg | 46% |
Monounsaturated fat | 20.77g | 7.838g | 32% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.987mg | 0.077mg | 31% |
Fats | 46.28g | 26.94g | 30% |
Selenium | 29µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.458g | 0.593g | 26% |
Protein | 19.25g | 31.8g | 25% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.362mg | 0.085mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.271mg | 0.037mg | 20% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 96µg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.93mg | 0.424mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.257mg | 0.37mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 1.12µg | 8% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 0.77mg | 7% |
Choline | 51.2mg | 15.4mg | 7% |
Calories | 504kcal | 387kcal | 6% |
Sodium | 1582mg | 1433mg | 6% |
Potassium | 274mg | 86mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 41mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.5µg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 52IU | 20IU | 4% |
Vitamin K | 5.8µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 17.708g | 17.115g | 3% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 104mg | 2% |
Zinc | 2.44mg | 2.58mg | 1% |
Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.18g | 3.63g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.18g | 3.63g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.73g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.527g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.869mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.901mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.575mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.652mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.511mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.778mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.987mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 1.231mg | 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 |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%

106%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Romano cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pepperoni is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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