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Romano cheese vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between romano cheese and apples

  • Romano cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc, while apples have more fiber.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 107% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in apples is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +720%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17633.3%
Contains more IronIron +541.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +6350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
~equal in Copper ~0.027mg

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +595.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12130.8%
Contains more FatsFats +15747.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.4%
Contains more WaterWater +176.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111871.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1062.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Apple DV% diff.
Phosphorus 760mg 11mg 107%
Calcium 1064mg 6mg 106%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.028g 78%
Protein 31.8g 0.26g 63%
Sodium 1433mg 1mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.17g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.026mg 26%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.04mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.007g 20%
Calories 387kcal 52kcal 17%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin A 96µg 3µg 10%
Magnesium 41mg 5mg 9%
Iron 0.77mg 0.12mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.061mg 7%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.051g 4%
Carbs 3.63g 13.81g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.041mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3.4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.017mg 2%
Potassium 86mg 107mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.035mg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 11.41g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 10.39g N/A
Copper 0.03mg 0.027mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.18mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Apple
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
26%
Romano cheese
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $4.1)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.