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

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Significant differences between romano cheese and chocolate milk

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and magnesium in romano cheese is higher than in chocolate milk.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 95% more than chocolate milk.
  • Chocolate milk has 24 times less sodium than romano cheese. Romano cheese has 1433mg of sodium, while chocolate milk has 60mg.
  • Chocolate milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45, while the glycemic index of romano cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more IronIron +220.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +529.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +652.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +663.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +285%

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 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg

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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +903.2%
Contains more FatsFats +694.7%
Contains more OtherOther +740%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.8%
Contains more WaterWater +166.3%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +691.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 112mg 95%
Phosphorus 760mg 101mg 94%
Saturated fat 17.115g 2.104g 68%
Sodium 1433mg 60mg 60%
Protein 31.8g 3.17g 57%
Fats 26.94g 3.39g 36%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.33µg 33%
Cholesterol 104mg 12mg 31%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.9µg 23%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.41mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.99g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.162mg 16%
Calories 387kcal 83kcal 15%
Vitamin A 96µg 27µg 8%
Iron 0.77mg 0.24mg 7%
Magnesium 41mg 13mg 7%
Vitamin D 20IU 51IU 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.065mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.124g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.295mg 3%
Carbs 3.63g 10.34g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.077mg 2%
Potassium 86mg 167mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.07mg 1%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 9.54g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.037mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.125mg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 17mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Chocolate milk
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
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $3)

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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.