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Romano cheese vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between romano cheese and malt?

  • Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and iron than malt.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 97% higher.
  • Malt has 24 times less sodium than romano cheese. Romano cheese has 1433mg of sodium, while malt has 60mg.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index (59) than romano cheese (27).

We used Cheese, romano and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +985.7%
Contains more IronIron +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +529.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +735.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%

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%
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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 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%

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
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +843.6%
Contains more FatsFats +718.8%
Contains more OtherOther +740%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.5%
Contains more WaterWater +163.2%

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
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +847.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Malt DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 98mg 97%
Phosphorus 760mg 91mg 96%
Saturated fat 17.115g 1.883g 69%
Sodium 1433mg 60mg 60%
Protein 31.8g 3.37g 57%
Fats 26.94g 3.29g 36%
Cholesterol 104mg 10mg 31%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.42µg 29%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.41mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.827g 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.4µg 17%
Calories 387kcal 85kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.184mg 14%
Vitamin A 96µg 26µg 8%
Iron 0.77mg 0.21mg 7%
Magnesium 41mg 15mg 6%
Carbs 3.63g 11.2g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.046mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.208g 3%
Potassium 86mg 172mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.354mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.259mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.06mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 6.68g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 1373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.