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Romano cheese vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are romano cheese and pigeon pea raw different?

  • Romano cheese is higher in calcium and phosphorus; however, pigeon pea raw is richer in copper, folate, manganese, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pigeon pea raw is 114% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 84 times more sodium than pigeon pea raw. While romano cheese contains 1433mg of sodium, pigeon pea raw contains only 17mg.

Cheese, romano and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, 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 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +346.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1518.6%
Contains more IronIron +579.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3423.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8855%
~equal in Zinc ~2.76mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1637.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +6414.3%
~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% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1708.1%
Contains more WaterWater +191.9%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1629.5%

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
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65216.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.3%

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 Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 1.057mg 114%
Folate 7µg 456µg 112%
Calcium 1064mg 130mg 93%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.791mg 77%
Saturated fat 17.115g 0.33g 76%
Sodium 1433mg 17mg 62%
Fiber 0g 15g 60%
Phosphorus 760mg 367mg 56%
Iron 0.77mg 5.23mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.643mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg 47%
Fats 26.94g 1.49g 39%
Potassium 86mg 1392mg 38%
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg 35%
Magnesium 41mg 183mg 34%
Carbs 3.63g 62.78g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 0.012g 20%
Protein 31.8g 21.7g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.965mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 1.266mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.283mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.187mg 14%
Vitamin A 96µg 1µg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Calories 387kcal 343kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Zinc 2.58mg 2.76mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.814g 1%
Net carbs 3.63g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.