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Romano cheese vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between romano cheese and cocoa bean

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, yet cocoa bean is richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 397% higher.
  • Cocoa bean contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, romano and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +858.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1061%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2817.4%
Contains more IronIron +1915.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +11923.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18585%
~equal in Phosphorus ~728mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.2µg

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% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3016.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +357.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg

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
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.7%
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1044.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1506.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 3.607mg 397%
Iron 0.77mg 15.52mg 184%
Manganese 0.02mg 3.737mg 162%
Fiber 0g 29.8g 119%
Magnesium 41mg 476mg 104%
Calcium 1064mg 111mg 95%
Potassium 86mg 2509mg 71%
Sodium 1433mg 19mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Saturated fat 17.115g 7.76g 43%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Zinc 2.58mg 6.37mg 34%
Protein 31.8g 18.1g 27%
Fats 26.94g 13.1g 21%
Caffeine 0mg 78mg 20%
Carbs 3.63g 58.3g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.4mg 15%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 4.39g 9%
Calories 387kcal 220kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.46mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.11mg 6%
Folate 7µg 32µg 6%
Phosphorus 760mg 728mg 5%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.118mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.254mg 3%
Selenium 14.5µg 13.2µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.42g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 11.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 1.76g N/A
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.312mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Cocoa bean
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
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.