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Romano cheese vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between romano cheese and mussels

  • Romano cheese has more calcium and phosphorus; however, mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 953% more than romano cheese.
  • Romano cheese has 32 times more calcium than mussels. While romano cheese has 1064mg of calcium, mussels has only 33mg.
  • Mussels has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mussels is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, romano and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3124.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.6%
Contains more IronIron +772.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +517.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.67mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3796.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~91µg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +501.3%
Contains more OtherOther +111.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.6%
Contains more WaterWater +97.8%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +673%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 24µg 953%
Manganese 0.02mg 6.8mg 295%
Selenium 14.5µg 89.6µg 137%
Calcium 1064mg 33mg 103%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.85g 74%
Iron 0.77mg 6.72mg 74%
Phosphorus 760mg 285mg 68%
Sodium 1433mg 369mg 46%
Fats 26.94g 4.48g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.3mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 3mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 1.014g 17%
Folate 7µg 76µg 17%
Cholesterol 104mg 56mg 16%
Protein 31.8g 23.8g 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg 15%
Copper 0.03mg 0.149mg 13%
Calories 387kcal 172kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.95mg 11%
Potassium 86mg 268mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 1.212g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.42mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 96µg 91µg 1%
Zinc 2.58mg 2.67mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.1mg 1%
Magnesium 41mg 37mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 7.39g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 1064mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.265g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.