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Powdered milk vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Powdered milk and Romano cheese

  • Powdered milk has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 89% more than Romano cheese.
  • Romano cheese has 15 times less Potassium than Powdered milk. Powdered milk has 1330mg of Potassium, while Romano cheese has 86mg.
  • Powdered milk contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 Magnesium +107.3%
Contains more Potassium +1446.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 760
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +107.3%
Contains more Potassium +1446.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +63.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 760

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.3%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
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 +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +664.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +739%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.3%
Contains more Folate +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.2%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +958.4%
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +1151.4%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.94
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 Carbs +958.4%
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Water +1151.4%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.115
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.838
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.115
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.838

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Romano cheese Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 3.63g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 26.71g 26.94g Romano cheese
Carbs 38.42g 3.63g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 387kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 0.73g Romano cheese
Calcium 912mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.47mg 0.77mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 85mg 41mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 760mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 86mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 1433mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg 2.58mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 14.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 415IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 96µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.23mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.037mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.37mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.077mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.424mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.085mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 7µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 1.12µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.2µg
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.188mg 1.171mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 2.578mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.087mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.66mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 1.762mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.714mg 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 97mg 104mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 17.115g Powdered milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 7.838g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.593g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
28%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.