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Romano cheese vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Romano cheese and Lamb

  • Romano cheese has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, and Iron.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 105% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb has 20 times less Sodium than Romano cheese. Romano cheese has 1433mg of Sodium, while Lamb has 72mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
3
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +6158.8%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.3%
Contains more Iron +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +72.9%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +6158.8%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.3%
Contains more Iron +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +260.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +72.9%
Contains more Copper +296.7%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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
4
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8549.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
4
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +719.5%
Contains more Water +73.8%
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Fats +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +719.5%
Contains more Water +73.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
0
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.6%
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.6%

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 Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 0g Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 24.52g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 20.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 0g Romano cheese
Calories 387kcal 294kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0g Lamb
Calcium 1064mg 17mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 41mg 23mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 188mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 1433mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.58mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.03mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.02mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 415IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.14mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.25mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 7µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.287mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 1.05mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.183mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.908mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 2.166mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.629mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.998mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.323mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.777mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 97mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 17.115g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.