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Romano cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between romano cheese and chocolate

  • Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 111% more than romano cheese.
  • Chocolate has 60 times less sodium than romano cheese. Romano cheese has 1433mg of sodium, while chocolate has 24mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +256.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +550%
Contains more IronIron +941.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3326.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6995%

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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +387%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +841.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +551.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3086.6%
Contains more OtherOther +295.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1585.1%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.519g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 1.028mg 111%
Calcium 1064mg 56mg 101%
Iron 0.77mg 8.02mg 91%
Phosphorus 760mg 206mg 79%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.419mg 61%
Sodium 1433mg 24mg 61%
Protein 31.8g 4.88g 54%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.23µg 37%
Cholesterol 104mg 8mg 32%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Magnesium 41mg 146mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.05mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg 21%
Carbs 3.63g 61.17g 19%
Potassium 86mg 559mg 14%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 2µg 10%
Calories 387kcal 546kcal 8%
Fats 26.94g 31.28g 7%
Saturated fat 17.115g 18.519g 6%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 8.1µg 5%
Zinc 2.58mg 2.01mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 9.54g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.725mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.042mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 1.092g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.297mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.54mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.025mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1409mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.