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Romano cheese vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Romano cheese and Brie

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Romano cheese is 88% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 4 times more Phosphorus than Brie. Romano cheese contains 760mg of Phosphorus, while Brie contains 188mg.
  • Brie contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Cheese, brie.

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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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
6
:
3
Brie
Brie
Contains more Calcium +478.3%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +105%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.3%
Contains more Copper +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +478.3%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +105%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.3%
Contains more Copper +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
0
:
10
Brie
Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.5%
Contains more Folate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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%
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.5%
Contains more Folate +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
3
:
2
Brie
Brie
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Other +148.9%
Contains more Water +56.6%
Equal in Fats - 27.68
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
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Other +148.9%
Contains more Water +56.6%
Equal in Fats - 27.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
1
:
2
Brie
Brie
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Brie Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 0.45g Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 20.75g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 3.63g 0.45g Romano cheese
Calories 387kcal 334kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 1064mg 184mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.5mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 20mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 188mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 1433mg 629mg Brie
Zinc 2.58mg 2.38mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.019mg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 415IU 592IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 7µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.322mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.751mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.015mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.929mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 1.851mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.592mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.158mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.34mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.716mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 100mg Brie
Saturated Fat 17.115g 17.41g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.826g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Brie
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
28%
Romano cheese
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brie
Brie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie 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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.