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Romano cheese vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and pistachios different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 141% higher.
  • Pistachios have less sodium.

Cheese, romano and Nuts, pistachio 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +913.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1091.9%
Contains more IronIron +409.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +4233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5900%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1143.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1588.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +628.6%

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.7%
Contains more WaterWater +607.3%
Contains more OtherOther +125.5%
Contains more FatsFats +68.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +648.5%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2325%

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 Pistachio
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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 1.3mg 141%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 1.7mg 124%
Calcium 1064mg 105mg 96%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 14.38g 92%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.87mg 69%
Sodium 1433mg 1mg 62%
Saturated fat 17.115g 5.907g 51%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.2mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Iron 0.77mg 3.92mg 39%
Phosphorus 760mg 490mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 23.257g 39%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Fats 26.94g 45.32g 28%
Potassium 86mg 1025mg 28%
Protein 31.8g 20.16g 23%
Magnesium 41mg 121mg 19%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.86mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.16mg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 7µg 14%
Folate 7µg 51µg 11%
Calories 387kcal 560kcal 9%
Vitamin A 96µg 26µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 1.3mg 8%
Carbs 3.63g 27.17g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 2.58mg 2.2mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.52mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.