Romano cheese vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between romano cheese and gruyere cheese
- Romano cheese has more phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium, while gruyere cheese has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat.
- Romano cheese's daily need coverage for sodium is 31% higher.
- Gruyere cheese contains 5 times less iron than romano cheese. Romano cheese contains 0.77mg of iron, while gruyere cheese contains 0.17mg.
- The amount of sodium in gruyere cheese is lower.
- Gruyere cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of romano cheese is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Cheese, gruyere.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +352.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +182.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +908.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
~equal in
Protein
~29.81g
~equal in
Water
~33.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -9.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1433mg | 714mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 760mg | 605mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 1.6µg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 96µg | 271µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.58mg | 3.9mg | 12% |
| Fats | 26.94g | 32.34g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.593g | 1.733g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 17.115g | 18.913g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.77mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.279mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.838g | 10.043g | 6% |
| Calcium | 1064mg | 1011mg | 5% |
| Protein | 31.8g | 29.81g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.562mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 110mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 413kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.63g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 86mg | 81mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.73g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.077mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 1.612mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.071mg | 3.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.941mg | 2.71mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.852mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 1.743mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.183mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.231mg | 1.117mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins