Romano cheese vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Romano cheese and Colby cheese different?
- Romano cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Colby cheese is richer in Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Romano cheese is 43% higher.
- Romano cheese contains 2 times more Sodium than Colby cheese. While Romano cheese contains 1433mg of Sodium, Colby cheese contains only 604mg.
Cheese, romano and Cheese, colby 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 394kcal |
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| Protein | 31.8g | 23.76g |
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| Fats | 26.94g | 32.11g |
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| Net carbs | 3.63g | 2.57g |
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| Carbs | 3.63g | 2.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 104mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 41mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 1064mg | 685mg |
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| Potassium | 86mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.77mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 0.73g | 0.52g |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 2.58mg | 3.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 760mg | 457mg |
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| Sodium | 1433mg | 604mg |
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| Vitamin A | 415IU | 994IU |
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| Vitamin A | 96µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.077mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.115g | 20.218g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.838g | 9.28g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.593g | 0.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.845mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 1.475mg |
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| Leucine | 3.071mg | 2.275mg |
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| Lysine | 2.941mg | 1.978mg |
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| Methionine | 0.852mg | 0.622mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 1.251mg |
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| Valine | 2.183mg | 1.586mg |
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| Histidine | 1.231mg | 0.834mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
27%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.103g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 829mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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.