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Romano cheese vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Romano cheese and Shrimp different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Shrimp is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Romano cheese is 97% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 33 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. While Romano cheese contains 17.115g of Saturated Fat, Shrimp contains only 0.521g.

Cheese, romano and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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
5
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5
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +1069.2%
Contains more Iron +140.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Calcium +1069.2%
Contains more Iron +140.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 37

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
5
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +856.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.2%
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin E +856.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.7%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
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1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +1484.7%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
Contains more Other +175.4%
Contains more Water +131.5%
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
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +1484.7%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
Contains more Other +175.4%
Contains more Water +131.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
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1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2071.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.59
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2071.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.59

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 Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 1.52g Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 22.78g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 1.7g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 1.52g Romano cheese
Calories 387kcal 119kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0g Shrimp
Calcium 1064mg 91mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.32mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 37mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 306mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 170mg Shrimp
Sodium 1433mg 947mg Shrimp
Zinc 2.58mg 1.63mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.02mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 14.5µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 415IU 301IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 90µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 20IU 4IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.032mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.024mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 7µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.4µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.26mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.904mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.05mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.95mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 2.172mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.665mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.992mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.067mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.501mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 211mg Romano cheese
Trans Fat 0.035g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 0.361g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.59g Romano cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Shrimp
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
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.594g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.