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Gruyere cheese vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gruyere cheese and Romano cheese

  • Gruyere cheese has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Romano cheese has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 31% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 3 times less Vitamin A than Gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese contains 271µg of Vitamin A, while Romano cheese contains 96µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Romano cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +352.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%
~equal in Calcium ~1064mg
~equal in Potassium ~86mg
~equal in Copper ~0.03mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 5.6% 18% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.085mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +908.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
~equal in Protein ~31.8g
~equal in Water ~30.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.115g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Romano cheese Opinion
Calories 413kcal 387kcal Gruyere cheese
Protein 29.81g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 32.34g 26.94g Gruyere cheese
Net carbs 0.36g 3.63g Romano cheese
Carbs 0.36g 3.63g Romano cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 104mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 36mg 41mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1011mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Potassium 81mg 86mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.77mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.36g 0.73g Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.03mg Gruyere cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.58mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 760mg Romano cheese
Sodium 714mg 1433mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A 948IU 415IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 96µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.23mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.037mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.077mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.424mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.085mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.12µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.2µg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 7µg Gruyere cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 18.913g 17.115g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 7.838g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.593g Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 3.071mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.71mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 2.183mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 1.231mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Romano cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Gruyere cheese
27%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese 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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.