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Romano cheese vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between romano cheese and gratin

  • Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc, while gratin has more copper.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 95% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in gratin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +794.1%
Contains more IronIron +20.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +572.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +705%

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg

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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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +528.5%
Contains more FatsFats +254.9%
Contains more OtherOther +223.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.5%
Contains more WaterWater +139.4%

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Gratin DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 119mg 95%
Phosphorus 760mg 113mg 92%
Saturated fat 17.115g 4.733g 56%
Protein 31.8g 5.06g 53%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Sodium 1433mg 433mg 43%
Fats 26.94g 7.59g 30%
Cholesterol 104mg 23mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.116mg 20%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.69mg 17%
Copper 0.03mg 0.16mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 2.149g 14%
Calories 387kcal 132kcal 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Potassium 86mg 396mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.174mg 7%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.161mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.993mg 6%
Magnesium 41mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin A 96µg 64µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 3.63g 11.27g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.276g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.064mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Iron 0.77mg 0.64mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.387mg 1%
Folate 7µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 1000mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.