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Cottage cheese vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cottage cheese and Romano cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium in Romano cheese is higher than in Cottage cheese.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 98% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
8
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Calcium +1181.9%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains more Zinc +545%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.03
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Calcium +1181.9%
Contains more Iron +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains more Zinc +545%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.03

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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
3
:
8
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Romano cheese
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 B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
4
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
Contains more Water +158.1%
Contains more Protein +186%
Contains more Fats +526.5%
Contains more Other +376.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Romano cheese
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 Water +158.1%
Contains more Protein +186%
Contains more Fats +526.5%
Contains more Other +376.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
2
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +907.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.1%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +907.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 3.63g Romano cheese
Protein 11.12g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 4.3g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.38g 3.63g Romano cheese
Calories 98kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 2.67g 0.73g Romano cheese
Calcium 83mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.77mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 8mg 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 159mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 104mg 86mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 1433mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.03mg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.077mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.424mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.085mg Romano cheese
Folate 12µg 7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 0.748mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 17.115g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.593g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese 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
14%
Cottage cheese
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1069mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.