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Egg vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Egg and Romano cheese?

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 219% more.
  • Romano cheese contains 19 times less Choline than Egg. Egg contains 293.8mg of Choline, while Romano cheese contains 15.4mg.
  • Romano cheese has less Cholesterol.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Cheese, romano types 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.
Contains more Iron +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +6566.7%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +2028%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.9%
Contains more Zinc +145.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +6566.7%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +2028%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +341.9%
Contains more Zinc +145.7%

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.
Egg
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Contains more Vitamin A +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.12
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 A +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.4%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +141.4%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
Contains more Carbs +224.1%
Contains more Other +528%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
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 +141.4%
Contains more Protein +152.8%
Contains more Fats +153.9%
Contains more Carbs +224.1%
Contains more Other +528%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.2%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 3.63g Romano cheese
Protein 12.58g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 10.61g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 1.12g 3.63g Romano cheese
Calories 155kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 1.12g 0.73g Romano cheese
Calcium 50mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 1.19mg 0.77mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 172mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 126mg 86mg Egg
Sodium 124mg 1433mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 2.58mg Romano cheese
Copper 2mg 0.03mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.02mg Egg
Selenium 30.8µg 14.5µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 415IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 96µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.23mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 20IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.5µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.037mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.37mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.077mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.424mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.085mg Egg
Folate 44µg 7µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.604mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.686mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.075mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 0.904mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.392mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 0.767mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.298mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 373mg 104mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 3.267g 17.115g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.593g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 269mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.