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Romano cheese vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between romano cheese and crackers?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 94% more.
  • Crackers have less cholesterol.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than crackers (63).

We used Cheese, romano and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +786.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +426.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more IronIron +423.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2355%

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1024.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5551.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3050%
Contains more FolateFolate +1214.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +378.9%
Contains more WaterWater +884.4%
Contains more OtherOther +169.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1588.7%
~equal in Fats ~26.43g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2115.3%

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 Crackers
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 Crackers DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 120mg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 13.137g 84%
Phosphorus 760mg 248mg 73%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 69.3µg 56%
Saturated fat 17.115g 5.562g 53%
Protein 31.8g 6.64g 50%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Iron 0.77mg 4.03mg 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.416mg 32%
Sodium 1433mg 726mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 4.352mg 27%
Folate 7µg 92µg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.491mg 20%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.49mg 19%
Carbs 3.63g 61.3g 19%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 3.03mg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.7µg 14%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Copper 0.03mg 0.104mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.456mg 7%
Calories 387kcal 510kcal 6%
Magnesium 41mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 6.553g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.063mg 2%
Potassium 86mg 118mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 9.6mg 1%
Fats 26.94g 26.43g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.417mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.553g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.