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Romano cheese vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between romano cheese and focaccia

  • Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while focaccia has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in focaccia is lower.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2940%
Contains more ZincZinc +94%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +493.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more IronIron +310.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1720%
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +431%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +517.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4666.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +159.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1871.4%
~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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +262.6%
Contains more FatsFats +241.4%
Contains more OtherOther +317.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +886.8%
Contains more WaterWater +48.5%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.6%

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 Focaccia
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 Focaccia DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 35mg 103%
Phosphorus 760mg 128mg 90%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.877g 74%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Protein 31.8g 8.77g 46%
Sodium 1433mg 561mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.47mg 36%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Folate 7µg 138µg 33%
Iron 0.77mg 3.16mg 30%
Fats 26.94g 7.89g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 3.67mg 22%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.364mg 15%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Zinc 2.58mg 1.33mg 11%
Carbs 3.63g 35.82g 11%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.42mg 8%
Calories 387kcal 249kcal 7%
Copper 0.03mg 0.091mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Magnesium 41mg 20mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 5.67g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.301mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.645mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.7µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.994g 3%
Selenium 14.5µg 15.9µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.113mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 2.9mg 2%
Potassium 86mg 114mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 1.75g 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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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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.
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.