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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 of 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +623.8%
Contains more Zinc +309.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Potassium +129.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +243.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Iron +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +623.8%
Contains more Zinc +309.5%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Potassium +129.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +243.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +803.4%
Contains more Fats +1051.3%
Contains more Other +607.4%
Contains more Carbs +195.9%
Contains more Water +166.7%
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 Protein +803.4%
Contains more Fats +1051.3%
Contains more Other +607.4%
Contains more Carbs +195.9%
Contains more Water +166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1057.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +606%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1057.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +606%
Contains less Saturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 31.8g 3.52g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 2.34g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 387kcal 77kcal Romano cheese
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0.73g 9.66g Romano cheese
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 1064mg 114mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 0.42mg Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 23mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 105mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 1433mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 2.58mg 0.63mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.02mg 0.013mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 176IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 51µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.03mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.182mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.328mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.04mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.49µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.095mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.169mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.305mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.215mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.076mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.15mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.201mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.067mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 0.677g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.084g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Romano cheese
16%
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 richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
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)

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.