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Romano cheese vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Romano cheese and Macadamia different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 179% higher.
  • Macadamia has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, romano and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw are the varieties 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1151.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +327.9%
Contains more IronIron +379.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2420%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20555%

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%
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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3129.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3111.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +302%
Contains more WaterWater +2172.8%
Contains more OtherOther +489.5%
Contains more FatsFats +181.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.7%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +651.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.3%

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 Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Macadamia Opinion
Calories 387kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 31.8g 7.91g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 3.63g 5.22g Macadamia
Carbs 3.63g 13.82g Macadamia
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 41mg 130mg Macadamia
Calcium 1064mg 85mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 368mg Macadamia
Iron 0.77mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 0.73g 4.57g Romano cheese
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.03mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 2.58mg 1.3mg Romano cheese
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 760mg 188mg Romano cheese
Sodium 1433mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 415IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Romano cheese
Manganese 0.02mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.162mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 11µg Macadamia
Choline 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 17.115g 12.061g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 1.502g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.067mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.314mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.602mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.018mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.023mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.665mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.363mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.195mg Romano cheese
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1428mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.