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Romano cheese vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between romano cheese and kefir?

  • The amount of phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and iron in romano cheese is higher than in kefir.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 94% more.
  • Kefir contains 36 times less sodium than romano cheese. Romano cheese contains 1433mg of sodium, while kefir contains 40mg.

We used Cheese, romano and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY types in this article.

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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%
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.5%
Contains more IronIron +1825%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +460.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +623.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%

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%
Kefir
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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 0.67% 57% 0.4% 15% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.385mg
~equal in Choline ~15.2mg

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
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +739.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2796.8%
Contains more OtherOther +820.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.4%
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
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2428.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1018.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

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 Kefir
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 Kefir DV% diff.
Phosphorus 760mg 105mg 94%
Calcium 1064mg 130mg 93%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.658g 75%
Sodium 1433mg 40mg 61%
Protein 31.8g 3.79g 56%
Fats 26.94g 0.93g 40%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.29µg 35%
Cholesterol 104mg 5mg 33%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg 20%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.46mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.31g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.135mg 18%
Calories 387kcal 41kcal 17%
Iron 0.77mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin A 96µg 171µg 8%
Magnesium 41mg 12mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.053g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 41IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1µg 3%
Potassium 86mg 164mg 2%
Folate 7µg 13µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.058mg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.009mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.385mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.03mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.005mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 4.48g N/A
Carbs 3.63g 4.48g 0%
Sugar 0.73g 4.61g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.15mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 15.2mg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Kefir
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
16%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 1393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.457g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.