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Romano cheese vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and minestrone different?

  • Romano cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and magnesium, while minestrone is higher in vitamin A.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 105% more than minestrone.
  • Minestrone is lower in cholesterol.
  • Minestrone has a higher glycemic index (47) than romano cheese (27).

Cheese, romano and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water types were 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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7500%
Contains more IronIron +102.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +732.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3204.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +660%

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +407.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%

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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1696.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2490.4%
Contains more OtherOther +460%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more WaterWater +195.5%

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
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2602.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

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 Minestrone
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 Minestrone DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 14mg 105%
Phosphorus 760mg 23mg 105%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.23g 77%
Protein 31.8g 1.77g 60%
Sodium 1433mg 254mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 1.04g 40%
Cholesterol 104mg 1mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.018mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.31mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.29g 19%
Calories 387kcal 34kcal 18%
Magnesium 41mg 3mg 9%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.152mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.14mg 6%
Iron 0.77mg 0.38mg 5%
Vitamin A 96µg 49µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.391mg 2%
Copper 0.03mg 0.051mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Folate 7µg 15µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.022mg 1%
Potassium 86mg 130mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.46g 1%
Carbs 3.63g 4.66g 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.064mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Minestrone
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
5%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
12%
Minestrone

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 - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone 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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.