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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, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, 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.

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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
6
:
3
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Iron +352.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Equal in Calcium - 1011
Equal in Potassium - 81
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +352.9%
Contains more Magnesium +13.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains more Manganese +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -50.2%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Equal in Calcium - 1011
Equal in Potassium - 81
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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
2
:
9
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081
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%
Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
3
:
2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Carbs +908.3%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Fats +20%
Equal in Protein - 29.81
Equal in Water - 33.19
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
Gruyere cheese
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Contains more Carbs +908.3%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Fats +20%
Equal in Protein - 29.81
Equal in Water - 33.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
1
:
2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.2%
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Gruyere cheese
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Romano cheese Gruyere cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 0.36g Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 29.81g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 3.63g 0.36g Romano cheese
Calories 387kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Sugar 0.73g 0.36g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1064mg 1011mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.17mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 36mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 605mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 81mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 714mg Gruyere cheese
Zinc 2.58mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.032mg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 0.017mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 415IU 948IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 271µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.06mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.279mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.106mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.562mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.081mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 10µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.421mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 1.089mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.612mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 2.71mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.822mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.183mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 1.117mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 110mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 18.913g Romano cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 1.733g Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Romano cheese Gruyere cheese
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
36%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.