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Romano cheese vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between romano cheese and jícama raw

  • Romano cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc, while jícama raw has more vitamin C.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 106% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in jícama raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Yambean (jicama), raw.

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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 8.6% 3.6% 13% 23% 16% 4.4% 7.7% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8766.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1512.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

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 67% 0.33% 9.2% 0% 5% 6.7% 3.8% 8.1% 9.7% 0% 0.75% 9% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%

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% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4316.7%
Contains more FatsFats +29833.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143%
Contains more WaterWater +191.4%

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
30% 7% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1279.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Jícama raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Jícama raw DV% diff.
Phosphorus 760mg 18mg 106%
Calcium 1064mg 12mg 105%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.021g 78%
Protein 31.8g 0.72g 62%
Sodium 1433mg 4mg 62%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.09g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.029mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.16mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.005g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Calories 387kcal 38kcal 17%
Vitamin A 96µg 1µg 11%
Magnesium 41mg 12mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.135mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.043g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.042mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.048mg 2%
Carbs 3.63g 8.82g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Iron 0.77mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.46mg 2%
Potassium 86mg 150mg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.2mg 1%
Folate 7µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 3.92g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 1.8g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 13.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.018mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.016mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.025mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.017mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Jícama raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw 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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.