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Romano cheese vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Romano cheese and Candy bar

  • Romano cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, yet Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11763% more than Romano cheese.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Candy bar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, romano and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 +1264.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.8%
Contains more Selenium +208.5%
Contains more Iron +26%
Contains more Magnesium +168.3%
Contains more Potassium +373.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.7%
Contains more Copper +2480%
Contains more Manganese +6115%
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +1264.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.8%
Contains more Selenium +208.5%
Contains more Iron +26%
Contains more Magnesium +168.3%
Contains more Potassium +373.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +52.7%
Contains more Copper +2480%
Contains more Manganese +6115%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179900%
Contains more Folate +971.4%
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179900%
Contains more Folate +971.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Water +1831.9%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +1205.8%
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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +105.2%
Contains more Water +1831.9%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +1205.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1696%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1696%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 31.8g 15.5g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 3.63g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 387kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 0.73g 42.22g Romano cheese
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 1064mg 78mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 41mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 760mg 308mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 1433mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 2.58mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.03mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.02mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 14.5µg 4.7µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.14mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 7µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.149mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.52mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.534mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.986mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.545mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.185mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.787mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.638mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.385mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 17.115g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Romano cheese Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 1277mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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.
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.