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Romano cheese vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between romano cheese and oatmeal

  • Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 98% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in oatmeal is lower.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +887%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more IronIron +674%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2690%

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +528.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1241.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1880.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1078.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.5%
Contains more WaterWater +171.9%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1904.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.2%
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 Oatmeal
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Oatmeal DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 80mg 98%
Phosphorus 760mg 77mg 98%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.226g 77%
Iron 0.77mg 5.96mg 65%
Sodium 1433mg 49mg 60%
Protein 31.8g 2.37g 59%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 1.36g 39%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.558mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.391g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.26mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 3.025mg 18%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.62mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.29mg 16%
Calories 387kcal 68kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.215mg 12%
Folate 7µg 44µg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Copper 0.03mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin A 96µg 130µg 4%
Magnesium 41mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 3.63g 11.67g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 4.7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.317mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.4µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.426g 1%
Potassium 86mg 61mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0.46g N/A
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
45%
Oatmeal

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 - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.889g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.