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Romano cheese vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and chestnut different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for romano cheese is 102% higher.
  • Chestnut has less cholesterol.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than chestnut (54).

Cheese, romano and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2213%
Contains more ZincZinc +932%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +667.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +731.4%
Contains more IronIron +124.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1473.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4170%

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +849.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +442.9%

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1490%
Contains more FatsFats +1852.2%
Contains more OtherOther +846.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +664.7%
Contains more WaterWater +120.5%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1546.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.545g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Chestnut DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 46mg 102%
Phosphorus 760mg 99mg 94%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.26g 77%
Sodium 1433mg 27mg 61%
Protein 31.8g 2g 60%
Copper 0.03mg 0.472mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 1.38g 39%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.854mg 36%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.25mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.104mg 20%
Potassium 86mg 715mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.476g 18%
Calories 387kcal 131kcal 13%
Iron 0.77mg 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin A 96µg 1µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.233mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.148mg 9%
Carbs 3.63g 27.76g 8%
Folate 7µg 38µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.731mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 41mg 54mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.316mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Net carbs 3.63g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.545g 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.855g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.