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Romano cheese vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between romano cheese and peanut butter?

  • Romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, and copper.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% higher.
  • Peanut butter is lower in cholesterol.
  • Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than peanut butter (14).

We used Cheese, romano and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2071.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +309.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +548.8%
Contains more IronIron +126%
Contains more CopperCopper +1306.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8225%
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg

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% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3856.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +309.1%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2413%
Contains more OtherOther +132.5%
Contains more FatsFats +90.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +514.6%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +231%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2013.8%

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 Peanut butter
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 Peanut butter DV% diff.
Calcium 1064mg 49mg 102%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 13.112mg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 12.535g 80%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.665mg 72%
Sodium 1433mg 17mg 62%
Phosphorus 760mg 335mg 61%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 9.1mg 59%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 25.941g 45%
Copper 0.03mg 0.422mg 44%
Fats 26.94g 51.36g 38%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Saturated fat 17.115g 10.325g 31%
Magnesium 41mg 168mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.441mg 27%
Folate 7µg 87µg 20%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Protein 31.8g 22.21g 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.1µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.192mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 1.137mg 14%
Potassium 86mg 558mg 14%
Iron 0.77mg 1.74mg 12%
Calories 387kcal 598kcal 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.15mg 9%
Choline 15.4mg 63mg 9%
Carbs 3.63g 22.31g 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Zinc 2.58mg 2.51mg 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 10.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.