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Romano cheese vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between romano cheese and cumin

  • Romano cheese has more vitamin B12; however, cumin has more iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 820% more.
  • Cumin is lower in saturated fat.
  • Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, romano and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +792.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1979.1%
Contains more IronIron +8518.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2790%
Contains more ZincZinc +86%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16565%

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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5846.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%

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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.6%
Contains more FatsFats +21%
Contains more WaterWater +283.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1118.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453%

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 Cumin
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 Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.77mg 66.36mg 820%
Manganese 0.02mg 3.333mg 144%
Copper 0.03mg 0.867mg 93%
Magnesium 41mg 366mg 77%
Saturated fat 17.115g 1.535g 71%
Sodium 1433mg 168mg 55%
Potassium 86mg 1788mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.628mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Phosphorus 760mg 499mg 37%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 4.579mg 28%
Protein 31.8g 17.81g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.435mg 27%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 3.33mg 21%
Zinc 2.58mg 4.8mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 3.279g 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.2µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 14.04g 16%
Carbs 3.63g 44.24g 14%
Calcium 1064mg 931mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 8%
Fats 26.94g 22.27g 7%
Vitamin A 96µg 64µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.327mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.4µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 24.7mg 2%
Calories 387kcal 375kcal 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 1265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cumin
Cumin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.