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Romano cheese vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between romano cheese and Brussels sprouts?

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in cholesterol.

We used Cheese, romano and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1001.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352.3%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1585%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +275.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +867.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7945.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +24%

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +840.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8880%
Contains more OtherOther +390.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.6%
Contains more WaterWater +178.2%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33978.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25701%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 153g 1016%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 177µg 146%
Calcium 1064mg 42mg 102%
Phosphorus 760mg 69mg 99%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.062g 78%
Sodium 1433mg 25mg 61%
Protein 31.8g 3.38g 57%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.3g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.6µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.09mg 22%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.42mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.023g 20%
Calories 387kcal 43kcal 17%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Folate 7µg 61µg 14%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.337mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.219mg 10%
Potassium 86mg 389mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.139mg 9%
Iron 0.77mg 1.4mg 8%
Vitamin A 96µg 38µg 6%
Magnesium 41mg 23mg 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.745mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.88mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.309mg 2%
Carbs 3.63g 8.95g 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 19.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.