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Romano cheese vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between romano cheese and filo?

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while filo is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 105% higher.
  • Filo is lower in cholesterol.
  • Filo has a higher glycemic index (38) than romano cheese (27).

We used Cheese, romano and Phyllo dough 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%
Filo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9572.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +426.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +913.3%
Contains more IronIron +316.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2280%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%

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%
Filo
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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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5189.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1157.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.341mg

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
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +347.9%
Contains more FatsFats +349%
Contains more OtherOther +295.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1349%
~equal in Water ~32.6g

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
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Filo DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 11mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 75mg 98%
Saturated fat 17.115g 1.47g 71%
Protein 31.8g 7.1g 49%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.541mg 42%
Sodium 1433mg 483mg 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Fats 26.94g 6g 32%
Iron 0.77mg 3.21mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 4.073mg 25%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.476mg 20%
Folate 7µg 88µg 20%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.49mg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 23.3µg 16%
Carbs 3.63g 52.6g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 3.149g 12%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Copper 0.03mg 0.101mg 8%
Magnesium 41mg 15mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.03mg 4%
Calories 387kcal 299kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.341mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 6.9mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.923g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.302mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 50.7g N/A
Potassium 86mg 74mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g 0.18g N/A
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.194mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.49mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.158mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.359mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.159mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Filo
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
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo
Filo is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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.

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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.