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Romano cheese vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between romano cheese and cucumber

  • Romano cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc; however, cucumber is higher in vitamin K.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 105% more than cucumber.
  • Cucumber has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, romano and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6550%
Contains more IronIron +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +1190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3066.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +295%

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 9.3% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1820%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1021.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +645.5%
~equal in Folate ~7µg

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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4792.3%
Contains more FatsFats +24390.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1668.4%
Contains more WaterWater +208.1%
~equal in Carbs ~3.63g

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
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1753.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Cucumber DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 16mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 24mg 105%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.037g 78%
Protein 31.8g 0.65g 62%
Sodium 1433mg 2mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.11g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.3µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.033mg 26%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.2mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.005g 20%
Calories 387kcal 15kcal 19%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 16.4µg 12%
Vitamin A 96µg 5µg 10%
Magnesium 41mg 13mg 7%
Iron 0.77mg 0.28mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.032g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.079mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.259mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Potassium 86mg 147mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 6mg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.041mg 1%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.03mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 3.63g 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 3.13g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.098mg 0%
Folate 7µg 7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.029mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Cucumber
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $4.2)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.