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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, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Romano cheese is 105% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 5 times more Vitamin A RAE than Barbecue chicken. While Romano cheese contains 96µg of Vitamin A RAE, Barbecue chicken contains only 20µg.
  • Barbecue chicken has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Contains more Calcium +6550%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Iron +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +196.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +6550%
Contains more Magnesium +95.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.9%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Iron +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +196.5%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +519.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +124.7%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +2925%
Contains more Other +663.6%
Contains more Water +98.7%
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 Protein +41.3%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Carbs +2925%
Contains more Other +663.6%
Contains more Water +98.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.7%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 0.12g Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 22.51g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 15.08g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 0.12g Romano cheese
Calories 387kcal 226kcal Romano cheese
Fructose 0.04g Barbecue chicken
Sugar 0.73g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Calcium 1064mg 16mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.95mg Barbecue chicken
Magnesium 41mg 21mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 218mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 255mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 1433mg 335mg Barbecue chicken
Zinc 2.58mg 1.78mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.077mg Barbecue chicken
Manganese 0.02mg 0.005mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 415IU 67IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 20µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.46mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.055mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.227mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.152mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.191mg Barbecue chicken
Folate 7µg 8µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.47µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.173mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.657mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.853mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.549mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 1.75mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.565mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.69mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.935mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.592mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 127mg Romano cheese
Trans Fat 0.078g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 3.927g Barbecue chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 6.446g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Romano cheese Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Romano cheese
25%
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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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.