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Romano cheese vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Romano cheese and Pita

  • Romano cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Pita has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 98% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pita is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
5
:
5
Pita
Pita
Contains more Calcium +1137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.5%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.6%
Contains more Copper +460%
Contains more Manganese +2305%
Romano cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 320% 29% 30% 326% 8% 187% 71% 10% 3% 80%
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +57.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.5%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +39.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.6%
Contains more Copper +460%
Contains more Manganese +2305%

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.
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
8
:
3
Pita
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2681.8%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Romano cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 5% 15% 0% 10% 86% 2% 26% 20% 6% 140% 6%
Pita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2681.8%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
3
:
2
Pita
Pita
Contains more Protein +249.5%
Contains more Fats +2145%
Contains more Other +253.7%
Contains more Carbs +1434.4%
Equal in Water - 32.1
Romano cheese
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
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +249.5%
Contains more Fats +2145%
Contains more Other +253.7%
Contains more Carbs +1434.4%
Equal in Water - 32.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Romano cheese
Romano cheese
2
:
1
Pita
Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7364.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535
Romano cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.593 g
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7364.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535

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 Pita
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Romano cheese Pita Opinion
Net carbs 3.63g 53.5g Pita
Protein 31.8g 9.1g Romano cheese
Fats 26.94g 1.2g Romano cheese
Carbs 3.63g 55.7g Pita
Calories 387kcal 275kcal Romano cheese
Sugar 0.73g Pita
Fiber 0g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 1064mg 86mg Romano cheese
Iron 0.77mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 41mg 26mg Romano cheese
Phosphorus 760mg 97mg Romano cheese
Potassium 86mg 120mg Pita
Sodium 1433mg 536mg Pita
Zinc 2.58mg 0.84mg Romano cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.02mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin A 415IU 0IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.097mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.397mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.034mg Romano cheese
Folate 7µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0.105mg Romano cheese
Threonine 1.171mg 0.257mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0.349mg Romano cheese
Leucine 3.071mg 0.634mg Romano cheese
Lysine 2.941mg 0.219mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.852mg 0.16mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0.446mg Romano cheese
Valine 2.183mg 0.394mg Romano cheese
Histidine 1.231mg 0.195mg Romano cheese
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 17.115g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 7.838g 0.105g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 0.535g Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Romano cheese Pita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Romano cheese
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Romano cheese
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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.

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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.