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Romano cheese vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Romano cheese and Milk

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron in Romano cheese is higher than in Milk.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 95% more than Milk.
  • Milk has 33 times less Sodium than Romano cheese. Romano cheese has 1433mg of Sodium, while Milk has 44mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
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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% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +751.2%
Contains more IronIron +2466.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%

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% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Milk
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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% 12% 0.2% 36% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +111.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Milk
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3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +843.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2677.3%
Contains more OtherOther +796%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.5%
Contains more WaterWater +190.9%

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
Milk
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2729.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1594.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%

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 Milk
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 Milk Opinion
Calories 387kcal 42kcal Romano cheese
Protein 31.8g 3.37g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 0.97g Romano cheese
Net carbs 3.63g 4.99g Milk
Carbs 3.63g 4.99g Milk
Cholesterol 104mg 5mg Milk
Vitamin D 20IU 48IU Milk
Magnesium 41mg 11mg Romano cheese
Calcium 1064mg 125mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 150mg Milk
Iron 0.77mg 0.03mg Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g 5.2g Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.01mg Romano cheese
Zinc 2.58mg 0.42mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 95mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 44mg Milk
Vitamin A 415IU 196IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A 96µg 58µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.01mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.2µg Milk
Manganese 0.02mg 0.003mg Romano cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 3.3µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.185mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.093mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.361mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.037mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.47µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 5µg Romano cheese
Choline 15.4mg 17.7mg Milk
Saturated Fat 17.115g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 0.277g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.035g Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.043mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.143mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.174mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.319mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.282mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.088mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.174mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.22mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.101mg Romano cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Milk
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
27%
Romano cheese
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.