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Romano cheese vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and pickled cucumber different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc; however, pickled cucumber is richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for romano cheese is 107% higher.
  • Pickled cucumber has less cholesterol.

Cheese, romano and Pickles, cucumber, sour 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 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +925%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.9%
Contains more IronIron +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5328.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.7%

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 3.3% 3.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +860%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +327.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2036.4%

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
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9536.4%
Contains more FatsFats +13370%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.6%
Contains more OtherOther +114.7%
Contains more WaterWater +204.4%

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
38% 2% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +261166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +632.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Pickled cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Pickled cucumber DV% diff.
Phosphorus 760mg 14mg 107%
Calcium 1064mg 0mg 106%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.052g 78%
Protein 31.8g 0.33g 63%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 0.2g 41%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 47µg 37%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.01mg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg 26%
Zinc 2.58mg 0.02mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.003g 20%
Calories 387kcal 11kcal 19%
Sodium 1433mg 1208mg 10%
Vitamin A 96µg 10µg 10%
Magnesium 41mg 4mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.038mg 8%
Copper 0.03mg 0.085mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.009mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Iron 0.77mg 0.4mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.081g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Folate 7µg 1µg 2%
Potassium 86mg 23mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 3.6mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.09mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 2.26g 0%
Net carbs 3.63g 1.06g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 1.06g N/A
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.01mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.009mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Pickled cucumber
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
10%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is cheaper (difference - $4.2)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.