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Romano cheese vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between romano cheese and biscuits

  • Romano cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2, and zinc, yet biscuits are richer in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for romano cheese is 85% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 35 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Romano cheese contains 104mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +352.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +377.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +276.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.5%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +862.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3729.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.3%
Contains more FatsFats +65.3%
Contains more OtherOther +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1128.7%
~equal in Water ~28.9g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +602%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Biscuit DV% diff.
Phosphorus 760mg 164mg 85%
Calcium 1064mg 235mg 83%
Saturated fat 17.115g 4.324g 58%
Protein 31.8g 7g 50%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.08µg 43%
Sodium 1433mg 580mg 37%
Cholesterol 104mg 3mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.356mg 27%
Iron 0.77mg 2.9mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 4.163g 24%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.54mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.949mg 18%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.378mg 16%
Fats 26.94g 16.3g 16%
Carbs 3.63g 44.6g 14%
Folate 7µg 61µg 14%
Vitamin A 96µg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 19.5µg 9%
Copper 0.03mg 0.082mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Magnesium 41mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.31mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.035mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.285mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 6.93g 2%
Calories 387kcal 353kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Potassium 86mg 121mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 853mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.791g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.