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Romano cheese vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between romano cheese and nachos?

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc, while nachos are higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 100% higher.
  • Nachos have 35 times less cholesterol than romano cheese. Romano cheese has 104mg of cholesterol, while nachos have 3mg.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than romano cheese (27).

We used Cheese, romano and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1588.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +835%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg
~equal in Iron ~0.75mg

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%
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1820%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +777.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.4%

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +636.1%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +259.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +861.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21%

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
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +749.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Nachos DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 63mg 100%
Phosphorus 760mg 198mg 80%
Saturated fat 17.115g 2.173g 68%
Protein 31.8g 4.32g 55%
Sodium 1433mg 313mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.07µg 44%
Cholesterol 104mg 3mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 5.04g 30%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 4.08mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.133mg 18%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.86mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 14.02g 15%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 19.3µg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 5µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.215mg 10%
Carbs 3.63g 34.91g 10%
Fats 26.94g 21.5g 8%
Potassium 86mg 362mg 8%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.187mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.123mg 7%
Copper 0.03mg 0.064mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0.63mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 26.4mg 2%
Calories 387kcal 343kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.38mg 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 31.71g N/A
Magnesium 41mg 42mg 0%
Iron 0.77mg 0.75mg 0%
Sugar 0.73g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 1120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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