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Romano cheese vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Romano cheese and Meatball

  • Romano cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Meatball is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 104% more than Meatball.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Meatballs, meatless.

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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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
6
:
4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Calcium +4156%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Potassium +109.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Copper +2253.3%
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +4156%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Potassium +109.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.6%
Contains more Copper +2253.3%

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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
4
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +652.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2435.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.9%
Romano cheese
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +652.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2435.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
3
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +199.3%
Contains more Other +68%
Contains more Carbs +120.4%
Contains more Water +87.6%
Romano cheese
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
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Fats +199.3%
Contains more Other +68%
Contains more Carbs +120.4%
Contains more Water +87.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.8%
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.8%

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 Meatball
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 3.4g Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 21g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 9g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 8g Meatball
Calories 387kcal 197kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 1.25g Romano cheese
Fiber 0g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 1064mg 25mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 2.16mg Meatball
Magnesium 41mg 18mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 344mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 180mg Meatball
Sodium 1433mg 550mg Meatball
Zinc 2.58mg 1.8mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.02mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 0.8µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.213mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 7µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.5µg Meatball
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 17.115g 1.425g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 2.188g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Romano cheese
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
63%
Meatball

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 - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.