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Romano cheese vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between romano cheese and cheesecake

  • Romano cheese is higher than cheesecake in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 101% more than cheesecake.
  • Romano cheese contains 8 times more phosphorus than cheesecake. While romano cheese contains 760mg of phosphorus, cheesecake contains only 93mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cheesecake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of romano cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, romano and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1986.3%
Contains more IronIron +22.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +405.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +717.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
~equal in Potassium ~90mg

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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +478.2%
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +646.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +602.5%
Contains more WaterWater +47.5%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.2%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Cheesecake DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 51mg 101%
Phosphorus 760mg 93mg 95%
Protein 31.8g 5.5g 53%
Sodium 1433mg 438mg 43%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.17µg 40%
Saturated fat 17.115g 9.921g 33%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.51mg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.2µg 17%
Cholesterol 104mg 55mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.193mg 14%
Magnesium 41mg 11mg 7%
Carbs 3.63g 25.5g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 1.602g 7%
Fats 26.94g 22.5g 7%
Vitamin A 96µg 159µg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 45.9mg 6%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.052mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.571mg 3%
Folate 7µg 18µg 3%
Calories 387kcal 321kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 8.634g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Iron 0.77mg 0.63mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.028mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 25.1g N/A
Vitamin D 20IU 18IU 0%
Potassium 86mg 90mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Cheesecake
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
26%
Romano cheese
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.