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Romano cheese vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between romano cheese and rapini

  • Romano cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium, yet rapini is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for rapini is 185% higher.
  • Rapini contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Broccoli raab, raw.

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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%
Rapini
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 32% 17% 80% 14% 21% 31% 4.3% 52% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +885.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +941.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.9%
Contains more IronIron +177.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1875%

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 67% 44% 32% 0% 41% 30% 23% 19% 39% 0% 560% 62% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +604.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10081.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1085.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.8%

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
Rapini
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3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +903.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5398%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +614.9%
Contains more WaterWater +199.4%

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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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30046.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +356.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Rapini DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.2µg 224µg 185%
Phosphorus 760mg 73mg 98%
Calcium 1064mg 108mg 96%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.05g 78%
Sodium 1433mg 33mg 61%
Protein 31.8g 3.17g 57%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.49g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.026g 20%
Folate 7µg 83µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.129mg 19%
Calories 387kcal 22kcal 18%
Iron 0.77mg 2.14mg 17%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.395mg 16%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.77mg 16%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.162mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.62mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.171mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.221mg 7%
Magnesium 41mg 22mg 5%
Vitamin A 96µg 131µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.13g 3%
Potassium 86mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.322mg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 18.3mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 2.85g 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 0.15g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.106mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.048mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.128mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.153mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.066mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Rapini
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
71%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 1400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rapini
Rapini is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.