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Romano cheese vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and barbecue chicken different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2; however, barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, choline, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for romano cheese is 105% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 4 times more saturated fat than barbecue chicken. While romano cheese contains 17.115g of saturated fat, barbecue chicken contains only 3.927g.
  • Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than romano cheese (27).

Cheese, romano and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6550%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.5%
Contains more IronIron +23.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.7%

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%
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% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +380%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +308.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.3%
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2925%
Contains more OtherOther +663.6%
Contains more WaterWater +98.7%

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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243.7%

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 Barbecue chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 16mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 218mg 77%
Saturated fat 17.115g 3.927g 60%
Sodium 1433mg 335mg 48%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 5.732mg 35%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.47µg 27%
Protein 31.8g 22.51g 19%
Fats 26.94g 15.08g 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 22µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.227mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 2.038g 10%
Choline 15.4mg 62.9mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.191mg 8%
Vitamin A 96µg 20µg 8%
Calories 387kcal 226kcal 8%
Cholesterol 104mg 127mg 8%
Zinc 2.58mg 1.78mg 7%
Potassium 86mg 255mg 5%
Copper 0.03mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.152mg 5%
Magnesium 41mg 21mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 6.446g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.055mg 2%
Iron 0.77mg 0.95mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 3.63g 0.12g 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.005mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.