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Romano cheese vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and bananas different?

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc, while bananas are higher in vitamin B6.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 106% more than bananas.
  • Bananas are lower in cholesterol.
  • Bananas have a higher glycemic index (48) than romano cheese (27).

Cheese, romano and Bananas, raw types were used in this article.

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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 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21180%
Contains more IronIron +196.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1620%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1250%

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 29% 1% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +331.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%

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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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2817.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8063.6%
Contains more OtherOther +709.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +529.2%
Contains more WaterWater +142.3%

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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52% 15% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24393.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +712.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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 Banana
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 Banana DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 5mg 106%
Phosphorus 760mg 22mg 105%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.112g 77%
Sodium 1433mg 1mg 62%
Protein 31.8g 1.09g 61%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.33g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.073mg 23%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.15mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.367mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.032g 20%
Calories 387kcal 89kcal 15%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.27mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Vitamin A 96µg 3µg 10%
Potassium 86mg 358mg 8%
Fructose 4.85g 6%
Iron 0.77mg 0.26mg 6%
Carbs 3.63g 22.84g 6%
Copper 0.03mg 0.078mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.665mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Folate 7µg 20µg 3%
Magnesium 41mg 27mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.073g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Starch 5.38g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.334mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.1mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 9.8mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.031mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.5µg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 20.24g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 12.23g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.049mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Banana
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
15%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $4.4)

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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.