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Romano cheese vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Romano cheese and Cheese?

  • Romano cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Iron, however, Cheese is richer in Vitamin A, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 44% more.
  • Cheese contains 6 times less Iron than Romano cheese. Romano cheese contains 0.77mg of Iron, while Cheese contains 0.14mg.
  • Cheese has less Sodium.

We used Cheese, romano and Cheese, cheddar types 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +49.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.03mg

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%
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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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +285.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.41mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.1µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~16.5mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +81.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Cheese Opinion
Calories 387kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 31.8g 22.87g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 3.63g 3.09g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 3.09g Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 99mg Cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 41mg 27mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 710mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 76mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.14mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.03mg
Zinc 2.58mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 455mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 653mg Cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 96µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.029mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.059mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.41mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.066mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.1µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 7µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Romano cheese
Choline 15.4mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 18.867g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 1.044mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.206mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 1.939mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 1.025mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.547mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.074mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 1.404mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.547mg Romano cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese 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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
79%
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 - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 780mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.