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Romano cheese vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between romano cheese and chives

  • Romano cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium, yet chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chives is 175% higher.
  • Chives contain less cholesterol.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index than chives.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Chives, raw.

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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 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1056.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1210.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.2%
Contains more IronIron +107.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +423.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1765%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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%
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +740.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9568.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg

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
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +872.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3590.4%
Contains more OtherOther +572%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +193.3%

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
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8150.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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 Chives
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.2µg 212.7µg 175%
Phosphorus 760mg 58mg 100%
Calcium 1064mg 92mg 97%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.146g 77%
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg 65%
Sodium 1433mg 3mg 62%
Protein 31.8g 3.27g 57%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.73g 40%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg 25%
Folate 7µg 105µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.115mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.095g 19%
Calories 387kcal 30kcal 18%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.56mg 18%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.373mg 15%
Vitamin A 96µg 218µg 14%
Copper 0.03mg 0.157mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Iron 0.77mg 1.6mg 10%
Potassium 86mg 296mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.647mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.138mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.078mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.324mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.267g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 5.2mg 2%
Carbs 3.63g 4.35g 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 1.85g N/A
Magnesium 41mg 42mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g 1.85g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 1430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.