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Romano cheese vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Romano cheese and Chocolate cake different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Romano cheese is 100% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 7 times more Phosphorus than Chocolate cake. While Romano cheese contains 760mg of Phosphorus, Chocolate cake contains only 106mg.
  • Chocolate cake has less Sodium.

Cheese, romano and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Contains more Calcium +1673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +617%
Contains more Zinc +273.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Iron +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +1673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +617%
Contains more Zinc +273.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Iron +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Copper +590%
Contains more Manganese +1300%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1376.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1376.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +78.4%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Carbs +1371.1%
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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +78.4%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Carbs +1371.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.6%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.6%

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 cake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 31.8g 5.3g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 15.1g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 387kcal 371kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 1064mg 60mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 41mg 32mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 106mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 1433mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 2.58mg 0.69mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.02mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 14.5µg 11.9µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 140IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.213mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.304mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.041mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.16µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.068mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.202mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.24mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.407mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.268mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.116mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.265mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.283mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.12mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 17.115g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 6.039g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.685g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.