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Romano cheese vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Romano cheese and Carambola different?

  • Romano cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc, while Carambola is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 107% more than Carambola.
  • Carambola is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, romano and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
6
:
4
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +35366.7%
Contains more Iron +862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +6233.3%
Contains more Zinc +2050%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +356.7%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +35366.7%
Contains more Iron +862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Phosphorus +6233.3%
Contains more Zinc +2050%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Potassium +54.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +356.7%
Contains more Manganese +85%

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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
9
:
3
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin A +580.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391
Romano cheese
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%
Carambola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +580.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
3
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Protein +2957.7%
Contains more Fats +8063.6%
Contains more Other +1192.3%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Water +195.6%
Romano cheese
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
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +2957.7%
Contains more Fats +8063.6%
Contains more Other +1192.3%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Water +195.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26026.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26026.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +222.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Carambola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 31.8g 1.04g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 0.33g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 387kcal 31kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 3.98g Romano cheese
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 1064mg 3mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.08mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 10mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 12mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 1433mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 2.58mg 0.12mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.02mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 61IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 3µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.15mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.014mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.016mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.391mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.017mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.008mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.044mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.044mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.077mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.077mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.021mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.05mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.008mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 17.115g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 0.03g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.184g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Carambola
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
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 1431mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.