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Romano cheese vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Romano cheese and Caraway cheese?

  • Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Caraway cheese is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 39% higher.
  • Caraway cheese has 4 times less Vitamin B12 than Romano cheese. Romano cheese has 1.12µg of Vitamin B12, while Caraway cheese has 0.27µg.
  • Caraway cheese is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, romano and Cheese, caraway 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% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +20.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%
~equal in Potassium ~93mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +154%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +104.9%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
~equal in Fats ~29.2g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.584g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.275g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Caraway cheese Opinion
Calories 387kcal 376kcal Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 25.18g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 29.2g Caraway cheese
Net carbs 3.63g 3.06g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 3.06g Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 93mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 22mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 673mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 93mg Caraway cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.64mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g Caraway cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.024mg Romano cheese
Zinc 2.58mg 2.94mg Caraway cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 490mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 690mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 1054IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 96µg 271µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.021mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.031mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.45mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.18mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.19mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.074mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.27µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 18µg Caraway cheese
Choline 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 18.584g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 8.275g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.83g Caraway cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.324mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.896mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.563mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 2.412mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 2.095mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.659mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.326mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.682mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.884mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Caraway cheese
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
20%
Caraway cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
72%
Caraway cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.469g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)

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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.