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Lamb vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Romano cheese

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Choline, and Iron, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 105% more than Lamb.
  • Romano cheese has 86 times less Vitamin B3 than Lamb. Lamb has 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Romano cheese has 0.077mg.
  • Lamb contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 +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%
Contains more Calcium +6158.8%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
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%
Contains more Calcium +6158.8%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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.
Lamb
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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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
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%
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.6%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 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.
Lamb Romano cheese
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 Lamb Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.63g Romano cheese
Protein 24.52g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 20.94g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 0g 3.63g Romano cheese
Calories 294kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0g 0.73g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 1.88mg 0.77mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 41mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 188mg 760mg Romano cheese
Potassium 310mg 86mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1433mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.58mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.03mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 14.5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 2IU 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.037mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.077mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.424mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.085mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 7µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.12µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 2.2µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.05mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.908mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.166mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.629mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 1.323mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.777mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 97mg 104mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 17.115g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 7.838g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.593g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
106%
Romano cheese

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.