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Romano cheese vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Romano cheese and Biscuit

  • Romano cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Biscuit is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Romano cheese is 85% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 35 times more Cholesterol than Biscuit. Romano cheese contains 104mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit contains 3mg.

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% 25% 4.6% 15% 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% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +406.1%
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 Opinion
Calories 387kcal 353kcal Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 7g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 16.3g Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 3.63g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 3.63g 44.6g Biscuit
Cholesterol 104mg 3mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 18mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 235mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 121mg Biscuit
Iron 0.77mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 0.73g 2.18g Romano cheese
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.03mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Zinc 2.58mg 0.54mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 164mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 580mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 415IU 82IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 14.5µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.31mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.285mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.035mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.08µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 61µg Biscuit
Choline 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 6.93g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.087mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.211mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.273mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.514mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.226mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.132mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.347mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.313mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.161mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
27%
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.