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Romano cheese vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and lemon meringue pie different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for romano cheese is 105% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 18 times more phosphorus than lemon meringue pie. While romano cheese contains 760mg of phosphorus, lemon meringue pie contains only 42mg.
  • Lemon meringue pie has less sodium.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than lemon meringue pie (59).

Cheese, romano and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +583.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1709.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more IronIron +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +540%

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 11% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1126%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.1%

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% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +736.8%
Contains more FatsFats +108.8%
Contains more OtherOther +646.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +977.1%
Contains more WaterWater +40.1%

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.185 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.331 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.7%

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 Lemon meringue pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 12mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 42mg 103%
Saturated fat 17.115g 3.185g 63%
Protein 31.8g 3.8g 56%
Sodium 1433mg 242mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.12µg 42%
Fats 26.94g 12.9g 22%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.28mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 3.331g 18%
Cholesterol 104mg 53mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.159mg 16%
Carbs 3.63g 39.1g 12%
Magnesium 41mg 6mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.118mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 5.582g 6%
Vitamin A 96µg 43µg 6%
Selenium 14.5µg 11.6µg 5%
Folate 7µg 25µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.944mg 5%
Calories 387kcal 285kcal 5%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.128mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.214mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.027mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0.77mg 1mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.042mg 1%
Potassium 86mg 65mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Lemon meringue pie
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
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie 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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/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.