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Romano cheese vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Romano cheese and Turkey meat

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Romano cheese is 105% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 14 times more Sodium than Turkey meat. Romano cheese contains 1433mg of Sodium, while Turkey meat contains 103mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
:
5
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Calcium +7500%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Iron +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +177.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Selenium +105.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +7500%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Iron +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +177.9%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +210%
Contains more Selenium +105.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.48

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
6
:
5
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin A +964.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +624.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.02
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%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +964.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +624.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
4
:
1
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +264.5%
Contains more Carbs +5950%
Contains more Other +1300%
Contains more Water +105.5%
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
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +264.5%
Contains more Carbs +5950%
Contains more Other +1300%
Contains more Water +105.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
1
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.3%
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 0.06g Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 28.55g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 7.39g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 0.06g Romano cheese
Calories 387kcal 189kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0g Turkey meat
Calcium 1064mg 14mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 41mg 30mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 223mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 1433mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.58mg 2.48mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 415IU 39IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.07mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 15IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.281mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 7µg 9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.02µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.291mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 1.004mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.796mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.925mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 2.282mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.724mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.903mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.902mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.749mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 109mg Romano cheese
Trans Fat 0.101g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 2.155g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 2.647g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.