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Romano cheese vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between romano cheese and melon

  • Romano cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc, while melon has more vitamin C.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 108% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in melon is lower.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Melons, casaba, 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%
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9572.7%
Contains more IronIron +126.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3585.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%

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%
Melon
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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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1093.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%

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
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2764.9%
Contains more FatsFats +26840%
Contains more OtherOther +1766.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.3%
Contains more WaterWater +197.2%

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
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +391800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1420.5%
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 Melon
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 Melon DV% diff.
Phosphorus 760mg 5mg 108%
Calcium 1064mg 11mg 105%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.025g 78%
Sodium 1433mg 9mg 62%
Protein 31.8g 1.11g 61%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.1g 41%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.031mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.07mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.002g 20%
Calories 387kcal 28kcal 18%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.084mg 7%
Magnesium 41mg 11mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.163mg 6%
Iron 0.77mg 0.34mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.039g 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Potassium 86mg 182mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.232mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.035mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.05mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 7.6mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 6.58g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 5.68g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 5.69g N/A
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg 0%
Folate 7µg 8µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Melon
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
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.