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Romano cheese vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between romano cheese and hot chocolate

  • Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, hot chocolate is higher in copper.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 95% more than hot chocolate.
  • Romano cheese has 33 times more sodium than hot chocolate. While romano cheese has 1433mg of sodium, hot chocolate has only 44mg.
  • The glycemic index of hot chocolate is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, romano and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +623.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.039mg
~equal in Choline ~15.6mg

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% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +803.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1051.3%
Contains more OtherOther +607.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.9%
Contains more WaterWater +166.7%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1057.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +606%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 114mg 95%
Phosphorus 760mg 105mg 94%
Saturated fat 17.115g 1.431g 71%
Sodium 1433mg 44mg 60%
Protein 31.8g 3.52g 57%
Fats 26.94g 2.34g 38%
Cholesterol 104mg 8mg 32%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.49µg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg 21%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.63mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.677g 18%
Calories 387kcal 77kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.182mg 14%
Copper 0.03mg 0.103mg 8%
Vitamin A 96µg 51µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Magnesium 41mg 23mg 4%
Iron 0.77mg 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 86mg 197mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.1µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 45IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.084g 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.2µg 2%
Carbs 3.63g 10.74g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.328mg 2%
Folate 7µg 5µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 9.66g N/A
Manganese 0.02mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.039mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.133mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 15.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.