American cheese vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between American cheese and romano cheese
- American cheese has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, and selenium, while romano cheese has more phosphorus and vitamin B2.
- Romano cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 17% higher.
- Romano cheese contains 3 times less vitamin E than American cheese. American cheese contains 0.8mg of vitamin E, while romano cheese contains 0.23mg.
- The amount of sodium in romano cheese is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +53.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.63g
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Other
~6.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.115g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.838g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.13g | 31.8g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 760mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 96µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.12µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.37mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 1433mg | 10% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 26.94g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.593g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 17.115g | 4% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 15.4mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 1064mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.77mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 7.838g | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 387kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.58mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 3.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.685mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 3.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 2.941mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.71mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 2.183mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 1.231mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
33%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Romano cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.942g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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