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Romano cheese vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and chocolate ice cream different?

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, while chocolate ice cream is higher in copper.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 96% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Romano cheese contains 19 times more sodium than chocolate ice cream. Romano cheese contains 1433mg of sodium, while chocolate ice cream contains 76mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than romano cheese (27).

Cheese, romano and Ice creams, chocolate types were 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +876.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +610.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.5%
Contains more IronIron +20.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.1%

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +736.8%
Contains more FatsFats +144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +416.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +676.9%
Contains more WaterWater +80.2%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.3%

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 ice cream
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 Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 109mg 96%
Phosphorus 760mg 107mg 93%
Sodium 1433mg 76mg 59%
Protein 31.8g 3.8g 56%
Saturated fat 17.115g 6.8g 47%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.29µg 35%
Fats 26.94g 11g 25%
Cholesterol 104mg 34mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.5µg 22%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.58mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.194mg 14%
Copper 0.03mg 0.135mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 3.21g 12%
Calories 387kcal 216kcal 9%
Carbs 3.63g 28.2g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Potassium 86mg 249mg 5%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.14mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.554mg 3%
Magnesium 41mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 8IU 2%
Folate 7µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Iron 0.77mg 0.93mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 96µg 118µg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.226mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.41g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 22.5mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 27g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 25.36g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.042mg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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.
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.