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Romano cheese vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between romano cheese and crab stick?

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B5, while crab stick is higher in selenium.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 105% higher.
  • Crab stick is lower in saturated fat.
  • Crab stick has a higher glycemic index (50) than romano cheese (27).

We used Cheese, romano and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types in this comparison.

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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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8084.6%
Contains more IronIron +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +681.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~43mg
~equal in Potassium ~90mg
~equal in Copper ~0.032mg

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% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +705.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +317.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5756.5%
Contains more OtherOther +197.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +313.2%
Contains more WaterWater +141.5%

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
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2750.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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 Crab stick
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Crab stick DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 13mg 105%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.216g 77%
Phosphorus 760mg 282mg 68%
Protein 31.8g 7.62g 48%
Fats 26.94g 0.46g 41%
Sodium 1433mg 529mg 39%
Cholesterol 104mg 20mg 28%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.57µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.08mg 22%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.33mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.275g 19%
Calories 387kcal 95kcal 15%
Selenium 14.5µg 22.3µg 14%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0mg 8%
Iron 0.77mg 0.39mg 5%
Carbs 3.63g 15g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.13mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.143g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.62mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.4µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.03mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 14.5g N/A
Magnesium 41mg 43mg 0%
Potassium 86mg 90mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g 6.25g N/A
Copper 0.03mg 0.032mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.17mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $7.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 904mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.899g)
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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.